Scientific Classification

Kingdom: plantae

Division: spermatophytes (seeded plants)

Subdivision: angiosperms {(covered seed), hardwoods}

Order: ericales

Family: ericaceae [(Of the heath or heather family),(Interesting to note, Blueberry is from the same family; Genus vaccinium)]

Genus: monotoca [(The genus is endemic to Australia),

Species: glauca Goldey Wood

syn.: Goldy Wood, Golden Wood, Cheese-berry, Currant-wood, Forest Broom-heath, Bushy Broom-heath

Top right image is of a half-log billet of Goldey Wood 130mm diameter: top, showing bark; bottom above, half section through pith.

Bottom left image; foliage of young Goldey Wood sapling.

Golden yellow colour, takes a high polish, fairly dense and hard, Tasmanian.

See also density comparative chart here.

Example of indeco's detailed use of Goldey Wood complementing Huon Pine (domed cap on salt mill):

Salt Mill: A happy union has been created with the mating of this unhandled salt mill to our handled 'The Pepper Mill'.