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Sassafras albidum



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Sassafras albidum
Common sassafras

A bright yellowish green, the stems appear reddish on top and branch sympodially. When scratched, they emit a lemony odor reminiscent of a common child's cereal. Stem growth on the plant remains green for many years.

 
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