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Sassafras

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Botanical details
Family
Lauraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Sassafras

Genus description

Sassafras are deciduous trees with deeply fissured bark and glossy aromatic leaves which colour well in autumn. The inconspicuous male and female flowers are carried on separate trees and females can produce showy fruit

Name status

Correct

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