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used in washing. Its leaves are not small like the generality of Mimosa, but about 8 or 9 inches long, by 3 inches broad. This wood is supposed to be identical with the Iron-wood or Pyengadu of Burmah.
The forests[1] of Panay (Iloilo) and Negros abound with these excellent woods, in situations most favourable for shipment.
- ↑ One of the present Chinese steam-frigates was built wholly of Philippine Island woods; and the ribs, knees, &c., &c., were cut in the forests from templates sent from the Foo-choo-foo Arsenal.
