Scientific name: Juglans spp. Common Names: Nogal, Nuez meca, Tropical Walnut, Tocte Description: Heartwood is chocolate-brown and generally darker than theNorth American black walnut, sometimes with a purplish cast; sharplydemarcated from the whitish sapwood. Texture is rather coarse; luster is high.grain straight to irregular; odor and taste mild but distinctive. Machines and finishes well.Region: Central and South America Notes: Dimensional boards are cut from premium kiln dried lumber and surfaced on 2 sides. Sapwood is not considered a defect and may be found in some boards. Due to the nature of wood, no two pieces are alike, and movement, shrinkage or expansion can occur. Dimensions may vary +/- ⅛" Wood dust has been known to cause allergic reactions among wood workers, therefore sufficient ventilation, dust extraction equipment, and the use of proper respirators and eye protection is essential.
