Camwood

Camwood, a dyewood obtained from Baphia nitida, a leguminous tree (sub order Cæsalpineæ), a native of Angola. It is at first white, but turns red on exposure to air. It produces a finer and richer red than Brazil-wood (q.v.), and is very permanent. Barwood, very similar in its properties, but yielding a duller colour, is said to be produced by the same tree.