Sassafras
English Meaning
An American tree of the Laurel family (Sassafras officinale); also, the bark of the roots, which has an aromatic smell and taste.
- A deciduous eastern North American tree (Sassafras albidum) having irregularly lobed leaves and aromatic bark, leaves, and branches.
- The dried root bark of this plant, used as a flavoring and a source of a volatile oil.