Metopium brownei - Wikipedia
Metopium brownei (also known as chechem, chechen, or black poisonwood) is a species of plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is found in Hispaniola (the Dominican Republic and Haiti), Cuba, Jamaica, northern Guatemala, Belize, and from the Yucatán to Veracruz in Mexico.
The Incredible Coincidence of a Poisonous Tree Growing Next …
2016年6月6日 · These trees, found in Mexico and parts of Central America, are an arborlogical wonder. Chechem and Chaka trees connected at the roots. (Photo: Leonora (Ellie) Enking/cropped from original/CC...
Chechen and Chaca Trees - AkumalNow
2016年8月30日 · If you travel anywhere in the Yucatan and Riviera Maya jungle areas, you will eventually run into the Chechen tree and the nearby growing Chaca tree. The Chechen tree has black sap that seeps out of the grayish trunk , however, several trees in the Yucatan can look similar. The wood of this tree is very hard and prized for furniture and for ...
Chechen | The Wood Database (Hardwood)
Common Name (s): Chechen, black poisonwood, Caribbean rosewood. Scientific Name: Metopium brownei. Distribution: Dominican Republic, Cuba, Jamaica, Guatemala, Belize, and southeastern Mexico. Tree Size: 50-115 ft (15-35 m) tall, 3-5 ft (1-1.5 m) trunk diameter. Average Dried Weight: 55.0 lbs/ft 3 (880 kg/m3)
Black Poisonwood (Metopium brownei) - iNaturalist
Metopium brownei (also known as chechem, chechen, or black poisonwood) is a species of plant in the Anacardiaceae family. It is found in the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Jamaica, northern Guatemala, Belize, Bonaire, Curacao, Aruba (rare) and from the Yucatán to Veracruz in Mexico.
The Mayan Legend of the Chechen and the Chacá - Chichen Itza
Tizic returned to earth in the form of a poisonous tree; the Chechén. With branches and leaves that burn the skin if you touch it or are near it. Kinich was reborn as the Chacá tree, a tree that …
Chechen – Hibdon Hardwood, Inc.
Chechen wood has a hearty variegation of brown and red, with a greenish tinge and a golden lush. The texture is rather fine to medium, with a variable grain. Chechen has moderate workability, but tearout may occur when machining pieces with interlocked grain patterning.
Chechen - Exotic Wood Zone
Chechen is frequently referred to as “Caribbean Rosewood” due to the regal color tone and pattern that this timber provides. It is known as Black poisonwood because it is said that working with this wood is dangerous.
Chechem Hardwood Timber Specification - AnyOneWood
Chechem (Metopium brownei) is a tropical hardwood species native to Central America. It is a medium to heavy-weight wood with a medium to coarse texture. Its heartwood is an orange-brown color, and its sapwood is a yellowish-white color. Chechem is a strong and durable wood, with excellent shock resistance and good bending properties.
Chechen and Chaca: The Magic of the Maya Jungles - Maya …
2022年4月3日 · Two trees always grow together here in the jungles of Mexico. Chechen and Chaca. One is toxic and the other is healing. Yesterday, I got the sap of the chechen (also known as black poisonwood) on my hand and within a few minutes I was extremely uncomfortable. My skin was red and burning and itching and swelling very quickly.