bully tree
Also known as: Manilkara bidentata
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The bully tree, also known as bulletwood, is a tropical American tree belonging to the Sapotaceae family. These trees are characterized by their hard wood.1
A prominent example is Manilkara bidentata, found in the West Indies and northern South America. This specific type of bully tree yields balata gum and a dense, red timber. The wood from the bully tree is also referred to as bulletwood. The name "bully tree" may have originated from American Spanish "balata" through folk etymology.12
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