sassafras

• Substantivo que designa uma árvore da família das lauráceas, nativa do leste da América do Norte, conhecida pela madeira quebradiça e pelas folhas e casca aromáticas, das quais se extrai o óleo de sassafrás; também se refere à casca da raiz seca dessa árvore.

A noun referring to a yellowwood tree native to eastern North America, known for its brittle wood and aromatic leaves and bark, which is the source of sassafras oil; also refers to the dried root bark of this tree.

1. Tree speciesB2formalamerican

   A deciduous tree native to eastern North America, known for its aromatic bark and leaves, and brittle wood.

   Sassafrás

   • The sassafras tree is easily identified by its mitten-shaped leaves.
   • Sassafras trees grow abundantly in the forests of the eastern United States.
   • The wood of the sassafras is brittle and often used for fence posts.

   Sinônimossassafras tree

2. B2formalamerican

   The dried root bark of the sassafras tree, historically used to make tea and as a flavoring agent.

   Casca de raiz seca

   • Sassafras root bark was a key ingredient in traditional root beer.
   • The dried root bark of sassafras has a distinct, sweet aroma.
   • Herbalists once used sassafras root bark for its medicinal properties.