Sassafras albidum
Plant Details
General Information
Plant Properties
Growth conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acid Neutral
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Leaves, Condiment, Tea
Companion, Dye, Ethereal oil, Repellent, Wood, Fragrant
Description
Leaves - both raw and cooked can be consumed. Young leaves can be added to salads, while both old and young leaves are used as flavoring and thickening agents in soups due to their mild, aromatic taste. The leaves are often dried and ground into powder for later use. The young shoots are also used to brew a type of beer. The dried bark can be cooked with sugar and water to form a thick paste that is used as a spice. Roots and berries can also serve as flavorings. Winter buds and young leaves can be eaten raw. A tea can be made from the root bark which is considered a tonic. This tea can also be prepared by steeping the root in maple syrup and then concentrating it into jelly. Leaves and roots can be used to brew a tea that is best in the spring. Finally, tea can also be made from the flowers.
Harvest Data
Crown Data
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
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Sorbus domestica Service Tree |
Provides fruit and attracts pollinators. |
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Sorbus torminalis Wild Service Tree, Checkertree |
Offers shade and enhances soil quality through leaf litter. |
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Cornus kousa Japanese Dogwood |
Attracts pollinators and provides a beautiful floral display. |
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Crataegus anomala Arnold hawthorn |
Provides early spring flowers and berries for wildlife. |
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Aronia melanocarpa Black Chokeberry |
Produces antioxidant-rich berries and enhances biodiversity. |
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Corylus avellana Hazel |
Offers nuts and provides habitat for beneficial insects. |
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Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Provides raspberries and attracts beneficial insects. |
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Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn, Oneseed hawthorn |
Attracts pollinators and offers fruit for wildlife. |