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Sassafras tree

Sassafras albidum

Photo by TinaProper
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Field Notes

Notes:

This is a tree.there is a taller one beside it covered in Japanese beetles.I's leaves when crushed smile like citrus.

Species ID Suggestions

White Mulberry

Morus alba

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Comments (5)
AnthonyGreen
Sassafrass- Sassafrass albidum. If you crush up a piece of one of the leaves it will smell like Fruit Loops and the inner bark will smell like root beer.

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PublishedAugust 24, 2011

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