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The common name, tarwood, presumably refers to the oily residue from the fruits, which was possibly used as or compared to the wagon grease of the pioneers of the past. The Afrikaans name tierhout is a mystery and is probably the result of a spelling mistake. Some believe that it may refer to the strength of the wood, but it isn’t particularly strong. Another suggestion is that leopards (sometimes called tiere in Afrikaans) liked to sharpen their claws on the bark. Source plantinfo.co.za