asian woods
The tag Asian Woods appears whenever the wood being discussed is native to the continent of Asia. Because of the enormous size of the Asian continent and the varied flora habitats in such a large landmass, woods native to recognized regions of Asia, for example the Middle East, are generally tagged separately. In the majority of instances in which this tag is used, the specific part of Asia being referenced will be Southeast Asia and/or the Indian Subcontinent.
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