Sassafras albidum (Nuttall) Nees. Sassafras. Phen: Mar-Apr; Jun-Jul. Hab: A wide variety of forests, old fields, disturbed areas, fencerows. Dist: S. ME, s. ON, MI, and s. WI, south to c. peninsular FL, s. AL, s. MS, and se. TX.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Syn: = Ar, C, Fl2, FNA3, G, GrPl, K1, K3, K4, Mi, Mo3, NcTx, NE, NY, Pa, RAB, Tn, Va, W, WH3; > Sassafras albidum var. albidum – F, Il, Tx, WV; > Sassafras albidum var. molle – F, Il, Tx, WV
Hover over a shape, letter, icon, or arrow on the map to see what it means.