PINE
 Pine is a softwood which grows in most areas of the Northern Hemisphere. There are more than 100 species worldwide.The modern English name pine derives from Latin pinus, which some have traced to the Indo-European base *pīt- ‘resin’ (source of English pituitary).[3] In the past (pre-19th century) they were often known as fir, from Old Norse fura, by way of Middle English firre. The Old Norse name is still used for pines in some modern north European languages, in Danish fyr, in Norwegian fura/fure/furu, Swedish fura/furu, Dutch vuren, and German Föhre, but in modern English, fir is now restricted to fir (Abies) and Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga).
 Pine is a soft, white or pale yellow wood which is light weight, straight grained and lacks figure.
 It resists shrinking and swelling. Knotty pine is often used for decorative effect.
 Pine is often used for country or provincial furniture. Pickled, whitened, painted and oil finishes
 are often used on this wood.

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