beefwood
See beefwood in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(bēfˈwo͝odˌ)
noun In both senses also called
Australian pine,
casuarina.
- Any of various Australian evergreen trees or shrubs of the genus Casuarina, having jointed stems, scalelike whorled leaves, and small fruits grouped in woody conelike structures.
- The wood of any of these plants, often used in construction.
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