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The Wood Encyclopedia
Hundreds of species with grain, hardness, origin, uses and value — plus in-depth identification guides.
Recent Wood Identifications
Explore wood species recently identified by our community
Black and White Ebony (PangPang / Marble Ebony) (Exotic/Tropical)
Olivewood (Hardwood)
Honduras Mahogany (or African Mahogany alternative) (Hardwood)
Honduran Mahogany (Hardwood)
Black Walnut (Hardwood)
White Oak (or Red Oak, with prominent ring-porous grain structure and medullary rays) (Hardwood)
White Oak (Reclaimed) (Reclaimed Hardwood)
Southern Yellow Pine (or Eastern White Pine with heavy patina) (Softwood)
Southern Yellow Pine (Reclaimed) (Reclaimed Softwood)
Beech (European or American) (Hardwood)
White Oak (Hardwood)
White Oak (Hardwood)
Purpleheart (Exotic/Tropical)
White Oak (Hardwood)
Padauk (African Padauk) (Exotic/Tropical)
American Cherry (Hardwood)
Eastern White Pine (Softwood)
Ash (specifically White Ash or Japanese Ash/Tamo) (Hardwood)
Black Cherry (Hardwood)
Yellow Poplar (also known as Tulipwood or Tulip Poplar) (Hardwood)
Mahogany (Honduras/Neotropical or African Mahogany) (Hardwood)
Honduran Mahogany (Hardwood)
American Cherry (Hardwood)
Black Walnut (Hardwood)
Purpleheart (Exotic/Tropical Hardwood)
Padauk (African Padauk) (Exotic/Tropical Hardwood)
Radiata Pine (or similar softwood plywood veneer) (Engineered)
White Oak (Hardwood)
White Oak (Hardwood)
White Oak (Hardwood)
Red Oak (Hardwood)
Poplar (Yellow Poplar) (Hardwood)
White Oak (Hardwood)
Red Oak (likely Northern Red Oak) (Hardwood)
Sugar Maple (Hardwood)
Radiata Pine (or similar Softwood species like Southern Yellow Pine) (Softwood)
Radiata Pine (also known as Monterey Pine) (Softwood)
Ambrosia Maple (or Mineral-Stained Maple) (Hardwood)
Southern Yellow Pine (or similar utility softwood pine) (Softwood)
Sugar Maple (Hardwood)
White Oak (Hardwood)
Rubberwood (Hardwood)
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Detailed Species Info
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Global Wood Database
Access species from every region — from common lumber to rare tropical exotics.
Value Estimates
Learn approximate market values and understand the commercial value of different wood species.
Sustainability Info
Check conservation status, CITES listings, and certification for responsible sourcing.
Wood Collection Tracker
Log and track your wood discoveries and build a personal species collection.
How Wood Identifier Works
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