Schroeder wrote:
When you cut some species when the sap is up - they "****" when you fall
them, (the sap/water flows in streams out the cut) its the same with
"****-fir" in the north west, i.e, noble fir or white fir.

Missouri **** oak is swamp oak or black oak. Strong enough when you make
the first chainsaw cut to let you know its skunky. interestingly enough
the wood when dried and finished is dark, almost like an amonia fumed
piece. still smells though....