Bloodwood is the common name for several unrelated groups of trees commonly found in Venezuela, Peru, Panama, and Brazil. One such group includes deciduous South American trees with large yellow-orange flowers. It yields a thick red juice which is often used in the production of black dyes. The name bloodwood for these trees stems from the dark red to brown sap that accumulates on wounds on the trunks. The wood is hard and heavy, has a fine texture and a natural ability to take a polish and is used for furniture, cabinets, and tourist novelties in Brazil.
Red Oak is a relatively fast growing hardwood tree common in North America. It generally grows 50' to 70' tall with diameters from 1' to 3'.
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