Photo 14955, (c) tom torres, all rights reserved, uploaded by tom torres

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What

Sassafras (Sassafras albidum)

Observer

tomtorres

Date

May 17, 2010

Description

We encountered some Sassafras (Sassafras albidum), which gives off a wonderful smell when crushed. The stems also have a very distinct lemony taste when chewed. The taste is much stronger in the younger leaves. The root bark can be used for tea, as well.

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