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Sassafras albidum
There were several mature sassafras trees by the cabin we rented on the eastern shore of lake Michigan.
Sassafras was used extensively for food and medicine by Native Americans long before European settlers arrived. Sassafras bark was one of the first exports of the New World. In the southern U.S., the roots were boiled, then combined with molasses, and allowed to ferment into the first ROOT BEER. The young leaves can be added to salads and have a mild aromatic flavor. http://www.altnature.com/gallery/Sassafr...
Spotted on Sep 2, 2011
Submitted on Sep 12, 2011
2 Comments
the berries look pretty!
I love the fruit loop smell that the crushed leaves produce!