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Quercus alba
A grain deformity caused by stress. This one was 33 cm wide and a meter above the ground. Much darker than the tree bark with a bumpy surface.
Spotted at the Garvan Woodland Gardens in a mixed forest.
Burls yield a very peculiar and highly figured wood, prized for its beauty and rarity. It is sought after by furniture makers, artists, and wood sculptors. There are a number of well-known types of burls (each from a particular species); these are highly valued and sliced into veneers for furniture, inlay in doors, picture frames, household objects, automobile interior paneling and trim, musical instruments, and woodturning. (Wikipedia)
Spotted on Sep 2, 2018
Submitted on Sep 30, 2018
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