Sassafras 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. |