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      Flora: Crabwood

Crabwood
Ateramnus lucidus

Crabwood photoSmall tree or shrub found in extreme southern Florida, including the Keys. Scurlock states that the wood is prized by woodworkers because of the contrast between the dark heartwood and the very light yellow sapwood. Also known as Oysterwood.