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Wood Types Classification - TSV

Wood classification is a system that divides wood into two main categories based on botanical characteristics: softwood (coniferous) and hardwood (deciduous). Softwood consists of gymnosperms composed of tracheids, characterized by being soft and easy to work with, while hardwood consists of angiosperms composed of vessels, characterized by being hard and durable. This classification serves as an important criterion used worldwide for wood selection in construction and furniture manufacturing.

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code	slug	name	description	botanicalGroup	cellStructure	characteristics	primaryUses	representativeSpecies
softwood	softwood	Softwood (Coniferous)	Wood from gymnosperms composed of tracheids, characterized by being soft and easy to work with.	Gymnosperm	Tracheids	["Soft","Lightweight","Easy to process","Straight grain"]	["Construction framing","Lumber","Plywood"]	["Cedar","Cypress","Pine","Larch","Fir","Spruce"]
hardwood	hardwood	Hardwood (Deciduous)	Wood from angiosperms composed of vessels, characterized by being hard and durable.	Angiosperm	Vessels	["Hard","Heavy","Durable","Complex grain"]	["Furniture","Interior finishing","Flooring","Decorative materials"]	["Zelkova","Oak","Beech","Cherry","Chestnut","Maple"]