A very interesting tree of the Eastern hardwood forests. Found native from Maine, Ontario and Michigan south through eastern Kansas and Oklahoma to Texas and Florida. Occasionally reaches 90' in height and 6' in diameter. The buds, leaves, bark and wood are aromatic. Oil of sassafras is distilled from the roots and their bark. The wood is ring-porous, moderately soft and very durable, resembling that of chestnut. Used for interior trim, posts, rails and furniture. This plank was cut by the C.C.C. camp at Zaleski, Ohio.

Location: 124-6 (explanation)