A genus of tropical trees in the mahogany family, known for fragrant reddish wood used in furniture and cigar boxes.
From Spanish/Latin diminutive of 'cedro' (cedar), referring to the cedar-like scent and properties of the wood even though it's not a true cedar.
Cedrela wood became famous as 'Spanish cedar' used for cigar boxes not because it's actually cedar, but because its amazing moth-repelling properties kept expensive cigars fresh during long sea voyages!
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