Sassafras albidum
Silky Sassifras, White Sassafras
Also known as: Euosmus albida Nutt. +17 more
- Euosmus albida Nutt.
- Euosmus sassafras (L.) Nutt.
- Laurus albida Loudon ex Meisn.
- Laurus albida Nutt.
- Laurus diversifolia Stokes
- Laurus salsafraz Noronha
- Laurus variifolia Salisb.
- Persea sassafras (L.) Spreng.
- Sassafras albidum f. moldenkei Oswald
- Sassafras albidum var. albidum
- Sassafras albidum var. molle (Raf.) Fernald
- Sassafras laurus Macloskie
- Sassafras officinale T.Nees & C.H.Eberm.
- Sassafras officinale var. albidum (Nutt.) S.F.Blake
- Sassafras officinalis T.Nees & C.H.Eberm.
- Sassafras officinarum J.Presl
- Sassafras rubrum Raf.
- Sassafras sassafras (L.) H.Karst.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lauraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Sassafras albidum (commonly known as Silky Sassifras or White Sassafras) is a tree within the Lauraceae family. It originates in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Romania