Concept information
Preferred term
tension wood
Type
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Topic
Definition
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Abnormal wood found in leaning trees of some hardwood species and characterized by the presence of gelatinous fibers and excessive longitudinal shrinkage. Tension wood may cause warping.
Broader concept
In other languages
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Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/124411
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