sassafras

A deciduous eastern North American tree (Sassafras albidum) having irregularly lobed leaves and aromatic bark, leaves, and roots.

The dried root bark of this plant, used as a source of safrole and formerly as a flavoring.

A tree, the only species of the genus Sassafras.

[capitalized] [NL. (C. G. Nees, 1836).] A genus of apetalous trees of the order Laurineæ and tribe Litseaceæ, characterized by an umbel-like inflorescence of diœcious flowers in loose and short racemes from terminal buds, and produced around the base of the new growth of the season.

Of New South Wales: Dorypha Sassafras of the same order, another large tree, with very fragrant leaves, and aromatic bark used in infusion as a tonic.

Of Queensland: a smaller related tree, Daphnandra micrantha.

A smaller related tree, Daphnandra micrantha, of the family Monimiaceæ.

An American tree of the Laurel family (Sassafras officinale); also, the bark of the roots, which has an aromatic smell and taste.

a lofty tree (Doryophora Sassafras) with aromatic bark and leaves.

an aromatic tree (Laurelia sempervirens).