Despite these decorative particularities, the basic process of producing lacquerwares differs little between Ryukyu, Japan, and the mainland of Asia. However, Ryukyu does enjoy a number of native woods growing on its islands, including that of the "deigo" coral tree ("Erythrina variegata"). "Deigo" wood does not grow in mainland Japan, and is light and extremely porous with a very fine grain; given its high porosity it is particularly suitable for producing objects free from distortion or warping due to changeable climatic conditions and humidity levels, such as are common in the Ryukyu Islands.