This veneer is a common English oak that has been affected by the beefsteak polypore fungus (Fistulina hepatica) which is commonly found in Britain and occasionally found in North America. The fungus imparts a reddish brown tone in the cells of living and fallen trees which turns the timber into a much more desirable product. The aged and rich brown color is one of the most pleasant natural tones found in wood veneer.
Common Name:
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Brown Oak, European Oak |
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Scientific Name:
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Quercus robur | |
Family:
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Fagaceae | |
Color:
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Medium brown | |
Origin:
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Europe, Africa and parts of Asia | |
Hardness:
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Primarily hard | |
Texture:
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Semi-smooth texture with fleck grain patterns |
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Finishing:
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Readily accepts stains and finishes | |
Interesting Fact:
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The beeksteak fungus is occasionally used as a substitute for meat in French markets. |