Big leaf mahogany
Big leaf mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla) is a species of plant in the Meliaceae family. It is one of two species with genuine mahogany timber.
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| Species: | S. macrophylla
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The species is also known under other common names, including broad-leaved mahogany, Brazilian mahogany, Honduras mahogany, large-leaved mahogany, genuine mahogany, sky fruit, and tropical American mahogany, among others.
The plant lives in North and South America, and the Caribbean.
Big Leaf Mahogany Media
Mahogany trees in Bangladesh
Green leaves change color in early spring. Taichung, Taiwan.
