Mennegoxylon, commonly referred to as snakewood, is a genus of now extinct trees exhibiting a cell structure resembling snake skin when viewed in cross section.

[1] Mennegoxylon is found in the Eocene age Yegua Formation of Texas and Louisiana, USA.

[1] Specifically, many examples of snakewood have been found in College Station, Texas.

[1] The genus is named for Dr. Alberta Mennega.

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