dense, compact dyewood from any of various tropical trees whose extracts yield bright crimson and deep purple colours. Brazilwood is also used in ... [2 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/b/108
any of several tropical trees of the genus Caesalpinia, as C. echinata, having wood from which a red dye is obtained. · the wood of such a tree. Found on https://www.infoplease.com/dictionary/brazilwood
Brazilwood (Paubrasilia echinata) Common Name(s): Brazilwood, Pernambuco Scientific Name: Paubrasilia echinata (syn. Caesalpinia echinata) Distribution: Brazil Tree Size: 30-50 ft (9-15 m) tall, 2-3 ft (.6-1 m) trunk diameter Average Dried Weight: 61 lbs/ft3 (980 kg/m3 Found on https://www.wood-database.com/brazilwood/