I think this is Osage

[JimErn]

Anyone sure as to what it is?

My son brought over a root ball wondering if I could use it

Jim

[kywoodmaster]

Sure looks like it to me. I have a few boards that have the same look.

[jollyred]

Hit it with a hammer.  If it leaves a dent in the hammer, that is osage orange.

[Gonzo]

Nope , this is Osage, a small town in north central Minnesota. (The picture that says, Eat here, get gas & worms). Population 150?  We vacation on Straight Lake, just a stones throw from Osage. Name of the place is Osage Bait and Taclke. Good burgers and cold beer. Picture credit goes to Karl, who posted the picture 11/21 in Coffee House, under Signs.

Sorry Jim, I couldn't resist. 

[OCtoolguy]

1 hour ago, Gonzo said:

Nope , this is Osage, a small town in north central Minnesota. (The picture that says, Eat here, get gas & worms). Population 150?  We vacation on Straight Lake, just a stones throw from Osage. Name of the place is Osage Bait and Taclke. Good burgers and cold beer. Picture credit goes to Karl, who posted the picture 11/21 in Coffee House, under Signs.

Sorry Jim, I couldn't resist. 

I thought it might have something to do with the Osage Indians and their story from Oklahoma. Very sad story.

 

[fredfret]

Bois de arc or wood of the bow. The plains Indians used it for making their bows. Yes the Osage orange name comes from that tribe.

[JimErn]

Hey Gonzo, that was cute, we have an Osage in Texas too, of course it is a ghost town now but still on the map