IIRC, these were planted as potential wood for railroad tracks, but ended up pro... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

		xyzwave on July 27, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Plants that are signs of former human settlements IIRC, these were planted as potential wood for railroad tracks, but ended up proving too fragile.

goodcharles on July 27, 2023 [–]

Too flammable, and the wood twists too easily with the coastal humidity.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact