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Abies

Abies balsamea (Balsum Fir)

KINGDOM: Plantae DIVISION: Pinophyta CLASS: Pinopsida ORDER: Pinales FAMILY: Pinaceae GENUS: Abies SPECIES: balsamea

Abies balsamea, Cross-Section Abies balsamea, Cross-Section Abies balsamea, Radial-Section Abies balsamea, Radial-Section Abies balsamea, Radial-Section Abies balsamea, Tangential-Section Abies balsamea, Tangential-Section Abies balsamea, Tangential-Section
Abies balsamea fiber Abies balsamea fiber Abies balsamea fiber

Acer

Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple)

KINGDOM: Plantae UNRANKED: Angiosperms UNRANKED: Eudicots UNRANKED: Rosids ORDER: Sapindales FAMILY: Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) GENUS: Acer SPECIES: saccharum

Acer saccharum, Cross-Section Acer saccharum, Cross-Section Acer saccharum, Cross-Section Acer saccharum, Radial-Section Acer saccharum, Radial-Section Acer saccharum, Tangential-Section Acer saccharum, Tangential-Section Acer saccharum, Tangential-Section
Acer saccharum Fiber Acer saccharum Fiber Acer saccharum Fiber Acer saccharum Fiber

Aesculus

Aesculus glabra (Ohio Buckeye)

KINGDOM: Plantae UNRANKED: Angiosperms UNRANKED: Eudicots UNRANKED: Rosids ORDER: Sapindales FAMILY: Sapindaceae GENUS: Aesculus SPECIES: glabra

Aesculus glabra, Cross-Section Aesculus glabra, Cross-Section Aesculus glabra, Radial-Section Aesculus glabra, Radial-Section Aesculus glabra, Radial-Section Aesculus glabra, Tangential-Section Aesculus glabra, Tangential-Section Aesculus glabra, Tangential-Section

Alnus

Alnus rubra (Red Alder)

KINGDOM: Plantae UNRANKED: Angiosperms UNRANKED: Eudicots UNRANKED: Rosids ORDER: Fagales FAMILY: Betulaceae GENUS: Alnus SPECIES: rubra

Alnus rubra, Cross-Section Alnus rubra, Cross-Section Alnus rubra, Radial-Section Alnus rubra, Radial-Section Alnus rubra, Radial-Section Alnus rubra, Radial-Section Alnus rubra, Radial-Section Alnus rubra, Tangential-Section Alnus rubra, Tangential-Section Alnus rubra, Tangential-Section Alnus rubra, Tangential-Section Alnus rubra, Tangential-Section
Alnus rubra Fiber Alnus rubra Fiber

Betula

Betula papyrifera (Paper Birch)

KINGDOM: Plantae UNRANKED: Angiosperms UNRANKED: Eudicots UNRANKED: Rosids ORDER: Fagales FAMILY: Betulaceae GENUS: Betula SPECIES: papyrifera

Betula papyrifera, Cross-Section Betula papyrifera, Cross-Section Betula papyrifera, Cross-Section Betula papyrifera, Radial-Section Betula papyrifera, Radial-Section Betula papyrifera, Radial-Section Betula papyrifera, Radial-Section Betula papyrifera, Radial-Section Betula papyrifera, Tangential-Section Betula papyrifera, Tangential-Section Betula papyrifera, Tangential-Section Betula papyrifera, Tangential-Section

Celtus

Celtus occidentalus (Hackberry)

KINGDOM: Plantae UNRANKED: Angiosperms UNRANKED: Eudicots UNRANKED: Rosids ORDER: Rosales FAMILY: ULmaceae GENUS: Celtus SPECIES: occidentalus

Celtus occidentalus, Cross-Section Celtus occidentalus, Cross-Section Celtus occidentalus, Radial-Section Celtus occidentalus, Radial-Section Celtus occidentalus, Radial-Section Celtus occidentalus, Radial-Section Celtus occidentalus, Radial-Section Celtus occidentalus, Radial-Section Celtus occidentalus, Tangential-Section Celtus occidentalus, Tangential-Section

Bambuseae (Timber Bamboo)

Bamboo is a special type of grass rather than a wood. It is included here because it is used as a wood in many applications.

KINGDOM: Plantae UNRANKED: Angiosperms UNRANKED: Monocots UNRANKED: Commelinids ORDER: Poales FAMILY: Poaceae SUBFAMILY: Bambusoideae TRIBE: Bambuseae SUBTRIBE: GENUS: SUBGENUS: SPECIES:

Bamboo, Cross-Section Bamboo, Cross-Section Bamboo, Cross-Section Bamboo, Cross-Section Bamboo, Cross-Section Bamboo, Longitudinal Section Bamboo, Longitudinal Section Bamboo, Longitudinal Section Bamboo, Longitudinal Section Bamboo, Longitudinal Section Bamboo, Longitudinal Section Bamboo, Longitudinal Section

Phyllostachys bambusoides (Japanese Timber Bamboo, Madake Bamboo)

KINGDOM: Plantae UNRANKED: Angiosperms UNRANKED: Monocots UNRANKED: Commelinids ORDER: Poales FAMILY: Poaceae SUBFAMILY: Bambusoideae TRIBE: Bambuseae SUBTRIBE: Shibataeinae GENUS: Phyllostachys SUBGENUS: SPECIES: bambusoides

Bamboo, Cross-Section Bamboo, Cross-Section Bamboo, Cross-Section Bamboo, Cross-Section Madake, Longitudinal Section Madake, Longitudinal Section Madake, Longitudinal Section Madake, Longitudinal Section Madake, Longitudinal Section Madake, Longitudinal Section

Node
Madake Node, Longitudinal Section Madake Node, Longitudinal Section Madake Node, Longitudinal Section Madake Node, Longitudinal Section Madake Node, Longitudinal Section Madake Node, Longitudinal Section Madake Node, Longitudinal Section

Cornus

Cornus florida (Flowering Dogwood)

KINGDOM: Plantae UNRANKED: Angiosperms UNRANKED: Eudicots UNRANKED: Asterids ORDER: Cornales FAMILY: Cornaceae GENUS: Cornus SPECIES: florida

Cornus florida, Cross-Section Cornus florida, Cross-Section Cornus florida, Radial-Section Cornus florida, Radial-Section Cornus florida, Radial-Section Cornus florida, Radial-Section Cornus florida, Radial-Section Cornus florida, Tangential-Section Cornus florida, Tangential-Section Cornus florida, Tangential-Section
Cornus florida Fiber Cornus florida Fiber Cornus florida Fiber Cornus florida Fiber Cornus florida Fiber Cornus florida Fiber

Fagus

Fagus grandifolia (American Beech)

KINGDOM: Plantae UNRANKED: Angiosperms UNRANKED: Eudicots UNRANKED: Rosids ORDER: Fagales FAMILY: Fagaceae GENUS: Fagus SPECIES: grandifolia

Fagus grandifolia, Cross-Section Fagus grandifolia, Cross-Section Fagus grandifolia, Radial-Section Fagus grandifolia, Radial-Section Fagus grandifolia, Radial-Section Fagus grandifolia, Tangential-Section Fagus grandifolia, Tangential-Section Fagus grandifolia, Tangential-Section Fagus grandifolia, Tangential-Section Fagus grandifolia, Tangential-Section

Fraxinus

Fraxinus nigra (Black Ash)

KINGDOM: Plantae UNRANKED: Angiosperms UNRANKED: Eudicots UNRANKED: Asterids ORDER: Lamiales FAMILY: Oleaceae GENUS: Fraxinus SPECIES: nigra

Fraxinus nigra, Cross-Section Fraxinus nigra, Cross-Section Fraxinus nigra, Cross-Section Fraxinus nigra, Cross-Section Fraxinus nigra, Radial-Section Fraxinus nigra, Radial-Section Fraxinus nigra, Radial-Section Fraxinus nigra, Radial-Section Ole Fraxinus nigra, Radial-Section Fraxinus nigra, Radial-Section Fraxinus nigra, Tangential-Section Fraxinus nigra, Tangential-Section Fraxinus nigra, Tangential-Section Fraxinus nigra, Tangential-Section

Gleditsia

Gleditsia triacanthos (Honey Locust)

KINGDOM: Plantae UNRANKED: Angiosperms UNRANKED: Eudicots UNRANKED: Rosids ORDER: Fabales FAMILY: Fabaceae GENUS: Gleditsia SPECIES: triacanthos

Gleditsia triacanthos, Cross-Section Gleditsia triacanthos, Cross-Section Gleditsia triacanthos, Cross-Section Gleditsia triacanthos, Cross-Section Gleditsia triacanthos, Cross-Section Gleditsia triacanthos, Cross-Section Gleditsia triacanthos, Cross-Section Gleditsia triacanthos, Radial-Section Gleditsia triacanthos, Radial-Section Gleditsia triacanthos, Radial-Section Gleditsia triacanthos, Tangential-Section Gleditsia triacanthos, Tangential-Section

Ilex

Ilex opaca (American Holly)

KINGDOM: Plantae (UNRANKED): Angiosperms (UNRANKED): Eudicots (UNRANKED): Asterids ORDER: Aquifoliales FAMILY: Aquifoliaceae GENUS: Ilex SPECIES: opaca

Ilex opaca, Cross-Section Ilex opaca, Cross-Section Ilex opaca, Cross-Section Ilex opaca, Radial-Section Ilex opaca, Radial-Section Ilex opaca, Radial-Section Ilex opaca, Tangential-Section Ilex opaca, Tangential-Section Ilex opaca, Tangential-Section Ilex opaca, Tangential-Section

Ilex opaca Fiber Ilex opaca Fiber Ilex opaca Fiber Ilex opaca Fiber Ilex opaca Fiber Ilex opaca Fiber Ilex opaca Fiber Ilex opaca Fiber

Juniperus

Juniperus Virginiana (Eastern Cedar)

KINGDOM: Plantae DIVISION: Pinophyta CLASS: Pinopsida ORDER: Pinales FAMILY: Cupressaceae GENUS: Juniperus SPECIES: Virginiana

Juniperus Virginiana, Cross-Section Juniperus Virginiana, Cross-Section Juniperus Virginiana, Radial-Section Juniperus Virginiana, Radial-Section Juniperus Virginiana, Radial-Section Juniperus Virginiana, Tangential-Section Juniperus Virginiana, Tangential-Section
Juniperus Virginiana Fiber Juniperus Virginiana Fiber

Larix

Larix laricina (Eastern Larch, Tamarack)

KINGDOM: Plantae DIVISION: Pinophyta CLASS: Pinopsida ORDER: Pinales FAMILY: Pinaceae GENUS: Larix SPECIES: laricina

Larix laricina, Cross-Section Larix laricina, Cross-Section Larix laricina, Radial Section Larix laricina, Radial Section Larix laricina, Tangential Section Larix laricina, Tangential Section
Larix laricina Fiber Larix laricina Fiber Larix laricina Fiber

Liriodendron

Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip Tree)

KINGDOM: Plantae (UNRANKED): Angiosperms (UNRANKED): Magnoliids ORDER: Magnoliales FAMILY: Magnoliaceae GENUS: Liriodendron SPECIES: tulipifera

Liriodendron tulipifera, Cross-Section Liriodendron tulipifera, Cross-Section Liriodendron tulipifera, Radial-Section Liriodendron tulipifera, Radial-Section Liriodendron tulipifera, Radial-Section Liriodendron tulipifera, Radial-Section Liriodendron tulipifera, Tangential-Section Liriodendron tulipifera, Tangential-Section

Maclura

Maclura pomifera, (Osage Orange)

KINGDOM: Plantae (UNRANKED): Angiosperms (UNRANKED): Eudicots (UNRANKED): Rosids ORDER: Rosales FAMILY: Moraceae TRIBE: Moreae GENUS: Maclura SPECIES: pomifera

Maclura pomifera, Cross-Section Maclura pomifera, Cross-Section Maclura pomifera, Cross-Section Maclura pomifera, Radial-Section Maclura pomifera, Radial-Section Maclura pomifera, Radial-Section Maclura pomifera, Radial-Section Maclura pomifera, Radial-Section Maclura pomifera, Tangential-Section Maclura pomifera, Tangential-Section Maclura pomifera, Tangential-Section Maclura pomifera, Tangential-Section

Morus

Morus rubra (Red Mulberry)

KINGDOM: Plantae (UNRANKED): Angiosperms (UNRANKED): Eudicots (UNRANKED): Rosids ORDER: Rosales FAMILY: Moraceae GENUS: Morus SPECIES: rubra

Morus rubra, Cross-Section Morus rubra, Cross-Section Morus rubra, Cross-Section Morus rubra, Cross-Section Morus rubra, Cross-Section Morus rubra, Cross-Section Morus rubra, Radial-Section Morus rubra, Radial-Section Morus rubra, Radial-Section Morus rubra, Radial-Section Morus rubra, Radial-Section Morus rubra, Tangential-Section Morus rubra, Tangential-Section Morus rubra, Tangential-Section Morus rubra, Tangential-Section Morus rubra, Tangential-Section

Picea

Picea glauca (White Spruce)

KINGDOM: Plantae DIVISION: Pinophyta CLASS: Pinopsida ORDER: Pinales FAMILY: Pinaceae SUBFAMILY: Piceoideae GENUS: Picea SPECIES: glauca

Picea glauca, Cross-Section Picea glauca, Cross-Section Picea glauca, Cross-Section Picea glauca, Radial-Section Picea glauca, Radial-Section Picea glauca, Radial-Section Picea glauca, Radial-Section Picea glauca, Radial-Section Picea glauca, Radial-Section Picea glauca, Tangential-Section Picea glauca, Tangential-Section Picea glauca, Tangential-Section
Picea glauca Fiber Picea glauca Fiber

Pinus

Pinus Ponderosa

KINGDOM: Plantae DIVISION: Pinophyta CLASS: Pinopsida ORDER: Pinales FAMILY: Pinaceae GENUS: Pinus SUBGENUS: Pinus SPECIES: ponderosa

Pinus Ponderosa, Cross-Section Pinus Ponderosa, Cross-Section Pinus Ponderosa, Cross-Section Pinus Ponderosa, Cross-Section Pinus Ponderosa, Cross-Section Pinus Ponderosa, Cross-Section Pinus Ponderosa, Radial-Section Pinus Ponderosa, Radial-Section Pinus Ponderosa, Tangential-Section Pinus Ponderosa, Tangential-Section
Pinus Ponderosa Fiber Pinus Ponderosa Fiber Pinus Ponderosa Fiber Ponderosa Pine Needle Silica

Pinus strobus

KINGDOM: Plantae DIVISION: Pinophyta CLASS: Pinopsida ORDER: Pinales FAMILY: Pinaceae GENUS: Pinus SUBGENUS: Pinus SPECIES: strobus

White Pine Needle Cast White Pine Needle Cast

Populus

. . Populus balsamifera (Balsum Poplar)

KINGDOM: Plantae UNRANKED: Angiosperms UNRANKED: Eudicots UNRANKED: Rosids ORDER: Malpighiales FAMILY: Salicaceae GENUS: Populus SECTION: Tacamahaca SPECIES: balsamifera

Populus balsamifera, Cross-Section Populus balsamifera, Cross-Section Populus balsamifera, Cross-Section Populus balsamifera, Cross-Section Populus balsamifera, Radial-Section Populus balsamifera, Radial-Section Populus balsamifera, Radial-Section Populus balsamifera, Radial-Section Populus balsamifera, Radial-Section Populus balsamifera, Tangential-Section Populus balsamifera, Tangential-Section Populus balsamifera, Tangential-Section Populus balsamifera, Tangential-Section Populus balsamifera, Tangential-Section

. . Populus tremuloides (Quaking Aspen)

KINGDOM: Plantae UNRANKED: Angiosperms UNRANKED: Eudicots UNRANKED: Rosids ORDER: Malpighiales FAMILY: Salicaceae GENUS: Populus SECTION: Populus SPECIES: tremuloides

Populus tremuloides, Cross-Section Populus tremuloides, Cross-Section Populus tremuloides, Radial Section Populus tremuloides, Radial Section Populus tremuloides, Tangential Section Populus tremuloides, Tangential Section

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Prunus

Prunus serotina (Black Cherry)

KINGDOM: Plantae UNRANKED: Angiosperms UNRANKED: Eudicots UNRANKED: Rosids ORDER: Rosales FAMILY: Rosaceae GENUS: Prunus SUBGENUS: Padus SPECIES: serotina

Prunus serotina, Cross-Section Prunus serotina, Cross-Section Prunus serotina, Cross-Section Prunus serotina, Radial Section Prunus serotina, Radial Section Prunus serotina, Radial Section Prunus serotina, Tangential Section Prunus serotina, Tangential Section Prunus serotina, Tangential Section Prunus serotina, Tangential Section
Prunus serotina Fiber Prunus serotina Fiber Prunus serotina Fiber Prunus serotina Fiber

Pseudotsuga Menziesii (Douglas Fir)

KINGDOM: Plantae DIVISION: Pinophyta CLASS: Pinopsida ORDER: Pinales FAMILY: Pinaceae GENUS: Pseudotsuga SPECIES: menziesii

Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Cross-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Cross-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Radial-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Radial-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Radial-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Radial-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Radial-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Radial-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Radial-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Radial-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Radial-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Tangential-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Tangential-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Tangential-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Tangential-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Tangential-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Tangential-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Tangential-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Tangential-Section
Pseudotsuga Menziesii Fiber

Quercus

Quercus alba (White Oak)

KINGDOM: Plantae UNRANKED: Angiosperms UNRANKED: Eudicots UNRANKED: Rosids ORDER: Fagales FAMILY: Fagaceae GENUS: Quercus SPECIES: alba

Quercus Alba, Cross-Section Quercus Alba, Cross-Section Quercus Alba, Tangential-Section Quercus Alba, Tangential-Section

Quercus rubra (Red Oak)

KINGDOM: Plantae UNRANKED: Angiosperms UNRANKED: Eudicots UNRANKED: Rosids ORDER: Fagales FAMILY: Fagaceae GENUS: Quercus SPECIES: rubra

Quercus Rubra, Cross-Section Quercus Rubra, Cross-Section Quercus Rubra, Radial-Section Quercus Rubra, Radial-Section Quercus Rubra, Tangential-Section Quercus Rubra, Tangential-Section Quercus Rubra, Tangential-Section Quercus Rubra, Tangential-Section

Sequoia

Sequoia sempervirens

KINGDOM: Plantae DIVISION: Pinophyta CLASS: Pinopsida ORDER: Pinales FAMILY: Cupressaceae GENUS: Sequoia SPECIES: sempervirens

Sequoia Sempervirens, Cross-Section Sequoia Sempervirens, Cross-Section Sequoia Sempervirens, Radial-Section Sequoia Sempervirens, Radial-Section Sequoia Sempervirens, Radial-Section Sequoia Sempervirens, Radial-Section Sequoia Sempervirens, Tangential-Section Sequoia Sempervirens, Tangential-Section Sequoia Sempervirens, Tangential-Section Sequoia Sempervirens, Tangential-Section

Taxus

Taxus brevifolia (Pacific Yew)

KINGDOM: Plantae DIVISION: Pinophyta CLASS: Pinopsida ORDER: Pinales FAMILY: Taxaceace GENUS: Taxus SPECIES: brevifolia

Taxus brevifolia, Cross-Section Taxus brevifolia, Cross-Section Taxus brevifolia, Cross-Section Taxus brevifolia, Radial-Section Taxus brevifolia, Radial-Section Taxus brevifolia, Radial-Section Taxus brevifolia, Tangential-Section
Taxus brevifolia Fiber Taxus brevifolia Fiber

Tilia

Tilia americana (American Basswood)

KINGDOM: Plantae UNRANKED: Angiosperms UNRANKED: Eudicots UNRANKED: Rosids ORDER: Malvales FAMILY: Tiliaceae GENUS: Tilia SPECIES: americana

Tilia americana Cross-Section Tilia americana Cross-Section Tilia americana Radial Section Tilia americana Radial Section Tilia americana Tangential Section Tilia americana Tangential Section
Tilia americana Fiber Tilia americana Fiber

Tsuga

Tsuga Canadensis (Eastern Hemlock)

KINGDOM: Plantae DIVISION: Pinophyta CLASS: Pinopsida ORDER: Pinales FAMILY: Pinaceae GENUS: Tsuga SPECIES: canadensis

Tsuga Canadensis, Cross-Section Tsuga Canadensis, Cross-Section Tsuga Canadensis, Radial-Section Tsuga Canadensis, Radial-Section Tsuga Canadensis, Radial-Section Tsuga Canadensis, Tangential-Section Tsuga Canadensis, Tangential-Section
Tsuga Canadensis Fiber Tsuga Canadensis Fiber Tsuga Canadensis Fiber Tsuga Canadensis Fiber

Ulmus

Ulmus thomasii (Hard Elm)

KINGDOM: Plantae DIVISION: Magnoliophyta CLASS: Magnoliopsida ORDER: Rosales FAMILY: ULmaceae GENUS: Ulmus SPECIES: thomasii

Ulmus thomasii, Cross-Section Ulmus thomasii, Cross-Section Ulmus thomasii, Radial-Section Ulmus thomasii, Radial-Section Ulmus thomasii, Radial-Section Ulmus thomasii, Tangential-Section Ulmus thomasii, Tangential-Section Ulmus thomasii, Tangential-Section

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