Re: OT-CHAT:Sassafras

FRIENDS:
    Minority report. I abhor root beer. I do occasionally enjoy chewing on a 
twig of sassafras which is indigenous in W. NC. It is a beautiful tree which 
at different stages of development has uni-, bi-, and tri- lobed leaves. It 
can grow 10 meters or more -- I have one reaching for the sun between mammoth 
oaks. But it is more often a bushy, undergrowth tree. The leaves and twigs 
have a wonderful, subtle aroma!
    I can surely find some seed -- small holly like berries -- this fall if 
anyone would like a try. I have never tried to germinate them since there is 
no need to here.

Jim Harrison
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