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CAROB
Ceratonia siliqua

Primarily from the Mediterranean region and is more used as an ornamental than for lumber; also has many non-lumber uses and the tree doesn't get too big, so isn't widely available as lumber.

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plank that was moistened for the pic, which was contributed by Todd Levy; thanks Todd.


plank and closeup