snakewood

noun4

1. •
   Brosimum guianense (family Rosaceae), an Amazonian tree having hard, speckled wood that resembles snakeskin; used in musical instruments.
2. •
   Any of various North American shrubs of the genus Colubrina (family Rhamnaceae), often specifically Colubrina texensis.
3. •
   Any of the shrubs of the Americas in genus Condalia (family Rhamnaceae).
4. •
   Acacia xiphophylla and Acacia intorta (family Fabaceae), trees with curving, snake-like limbs, antive to Australia.