Modulus of Rupture.
12,800.
Remarks.
The Mexican or Black Persimmon and the Great Laurel (Rhododendron maximum) afford substitutes. Yellowwood (Schaefferia frutescens) is also known as boxwood. The names Dogwood and Poison Dogwood are often applied to the sumach. Cornus signifies horn and refers to hardness of wood. [p107]
Lignumvitæ. Guajacum sanctum.
Nomenclature. (Sudworth.)
Lignumvitæ (Fla.).
Ironwood (Fla.).
Locality.
Semitropical Florida, Bahamas, San Domingo, Cuba, Puerto Rico.