| Name | Mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) |
| Type | Hardwood. |
| Other Names | Also known as honey mesquite, common mesquite, velvet mesquite, algarobo, and honey pod. |
| Sources | Grows in western United States, Central America, and South America. |
| Appearance | Medium to coarse texture with a fine, wavy, interlocked grain. Tan sapwood and light to dark brown heartwood, often with a golden hue. Sometimes resembles genuine mahogany. |
| Physical Props | Heavy, hard, strong, and stiff (but brittle) with high stability in service and outstanding decay resistance. |
| Working Props | Somewhat difficult to work due to hardness and cross-grain. Sands easily and finishes to a high polish. Very good turning properties. Glues, screws, and nails satisfactorily. |
| Uses | Used for fence posts (due to high decay resistance), turnery, gunstocks, knife handles, novelties, fireplace mantels, flooring, and furniture to a limited extent. |
