Red sandalwood

The Red sandalwood or red sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus) is a species of tree in the family Fabaceae, which yields valuable timber.

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The timber of this species is found in classic Chinese furniture. It is used in the construction of the erhu, a Chinese bowed string instrument. Indian women make use of the dye extracted from it.

See also

• (White) sandalwood, an unrelated species