Bahiarosewood(Delbergia variabilis) is also called Brasilian Tulipwood. It is a yellowish orpink-colored, redgrainedwoodthat is characterizedbyrose-likearomaduring processing.Itistraditionallytradedunderthe French name "bois de rose." Thiswood is veryhardand dense.The relatively highprice, however, rarelyallowsuse as atimber.It is usedmainlyat instruments.