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 Tree Structure |  Bark Texture |
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 Branch Texture |  Twig & Leaf Scars |
 Flower Bud & Leaf Scars |  Leaf Bud & Leaf Scars |
 Flower Bud & Leaf Scars |
Sassafras
Sassafras albidum
about the tree
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FUN FACT: sassafras is used in teas, herbs, and medicine, but can also be poisonous if used incorrectly.
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leaf arrangement: alternate
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fruit: drupe
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lifespan: up to 150 years
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habitat: rich, well-drained sandy loam, loose, moist soil
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size: 70' tall
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growth form: round, oval
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uses: extract, oils, and medicine (culinary and medicinal uses).
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state tree: n/a
where is it found on campus?
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fire drill hill
Photography by Julia Gong, '17
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