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Sassafras (Sassafras)

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Sassafras Genus Details

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Sassafras is a native tree found in the eastern U.S. Sassafras grows from 30-50' tall and its leaves are 3-5" long, 2-4" wide with 3 broad lobes. The leaves are shiny green above and paler beneath, turning orangish-red in autumn. Flowers are 3/8" long, yellowish-green and found clusters. The black berry fruit is 3/8" diameter and contains one shiny brown seed which matures in autumn. Sassafras roots supply oil of sassafras used to perfume soap, tea and root beer flavor. In herbal medicine it was used as a dental disinfectant and also for the treatment of rheumatic pain.
Sassafras (Sassafras albidum)
Sassafras (Sassafras albidum)


Sassafras Allergy Info

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This genus is not commonly cited as a source of allergy.

Sassafras Pollen Description

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No pollen description is currently available.

Species in This Genus

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Allergenicity Legend:
Mild Allergen Mild Allergen  |  Moderate Allergen Moderate Allergen  |  Severe Allergen Severe Allergen  |  Allergy Test Allergy Test Available
Sassafras (Sassafras) is a genus of the LAURACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:

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Sassafras Genus Location

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The shaded areas on the map indicates where the genus has been observed in the United States. Click the map to see a full scale version of these allergy areas.
  - Native, observed in a county
  - Introduced, observed in a county
  - Rarely observed

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