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Sassafras

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Scientific Name: Sassafras albidum
Description: A distinct variety described by Nuttall in 1818. The twigs are from their early development smooth, and often have a slight bloom.
Habitat: Upland regions.
Range: Among the hills in the northeastern United States.
Type: Tree

Source:Field Book of American Trees and Shrubs by F. Schuyler Mathews
Photograph: The Dow Gardens Archives, Dow Gardens from www.forestryimages.org.