Ochroma
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Ochroma pyramidale, commonly known as balsa, is a large, fast-growing tree native to the Americas. It is the sole member of the genus Ochroma, and is classified in the subfamily Bombacoideae of the ma
Balsa in Limbe Botanical Garden, Cameroon
Three different sizes of balsa wood stock
Painting by Frances W. Horne from the Flora Borinqueña
Surfboard
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A surfboard is a narrow plank used in surfing. Surfboards are relatively light, but are strong enough to support an individual standing on them while riding an ocean wave. They were invented in ancien
A rack of boards in Waikiki during a surf competition.
A chart showing various shapes of the bottoms of surf boards.
A woman standing on a board riding the wave.
Nubster Fin Seen In Middle