inkwoods
/ˈɪŋkˌwʊdz/
noun
- Trees of the genus Excoecaria, especially Excoecaria agallocha, whose sap turns black and was historically used as ink.
- The inkwoods along the mangrove coast were tapped for their dark sap.
- Inkwoods are known for their poisonous sap, which can cause skin irritation.
- Local artisans collected sap from inkwoods to make natural dye.