I did a little reading, Sam, and it is indeed known as white ebony. It is Diospyrus Virginiana, which is the same genus as black ebony. However, white ebony from Southeast Asia and Laos is Diospyrus Embryopteris.

There are around 400 species of Diospyrus, but only one in the United States.......... that being Persimmon.

Thanks............you can teach an old dog new tricks.

SRH

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