
Sassafras - Wikipedia
Sassafras is a genus of three extant and one extinct species of deciduous trees in the family Lauraceae, native to eastern North America and eastern Asia. [4][5][6] The genus is distinguished by its aromatic …
Sassafras - Uses, Side Effects, and More - WebMD
Learn more about Sassafras uses, effectiveness, possible side effects, interactions, dosage, user ratings and products that contain Sassafras.
Sassafras | Native, Medicinal, Fragrant | Britannica
Sassafras, (Sassafras albidum), North American tree of the laurel family (Lauraceae), the aromatic leaf, bark, and root of which are used as a flavoring, as a traditional home medicine, and as a tea. The …
How to Grow and Care for Sassafras - The Spruce
May 7, 2025 · Learn how to grow sassafras (Sassafras albium), an attractive, low-maintenance native tree with flowers in the spring and vibrant fall colors.
What Is Sassafras and Is it Safe? - HowStuffWorks
All parts of the sassafras tree (Sassafras albidum), including roots, stems, twig leaves, bark, flowers and fruit, have been used throughout history for culinary, medicinal and aromatic purposes.
Sassafras | Silvics of North America
Dec 1, 1990 · Sassafras (Sassafras albidum), sometimes called white sassafras, is a medium-sized, moderately fast growing, aromatic tree with three distinctive leaf shapes: entire, mittenshaped, and …
What Is Sassafras? Its Uses, History, and Safety
Aug 17, 2025 · Sassafras is a deciduous tree native to eastern North America, recognized for its distinctive leaves and aromatic properties. It has been utilized for various purposes across different …
Sassafras Tree: History, Leaves, Flowers, Bark (Pictures ...
Jul 18, 2024 · Sassafras is a genus of three extant and one extinct species of deciduous trees in the family Lauraceae, native to eastern North America and eastern Asia. This tree has a long history in …
Sassafras - Missouri Department of Conservation
Sassafras is a short to medium-sized tree, often forming colonies from root sprouts, with a columnar canopy, a flattened crown, and contorted branches that turn upward at their ends.
Sassafras - University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture ...
Sassafras, Sassafras albidum, is a member of the laurel family and is native in much of the eastern woodlands, including all of Arkansas. In the northern part of its range it grows as small trees while in …