Pheasant wood (Cassia siamea), also known as Thailand cassia or Senna siamea, is a rare species of hardwood, named after the black and golden figured patterns of a pheasant’s tail feathers. The flat or slab sawn face shows the most finely defined patterns with contrasting golden and black streaks. Pheasant wood is a very close color and grain match to Desert Ironwood. It is excellent for fine articles such as boxes, pens, and more.
Usually grown as an ornamental tree for showy flowers, this species is more difficult to obtain than Ebony and is a cherished wood from the Hawaiians to the South East Asians