Sarsaparilla (Smilax spp.) and Sassafras (Sassafras spp.)
This document discusses sarsaparilla and sassafras, two aromatic herbs with historical and cultural significance. It explains that sarsaparilla is derived from the roots of various Smilax species, commonly found in Florida, and clarifies that it is unrelated to sassafras. Sassafras, a member of the...
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Main Author: | James M. Stephens |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries
2003-05-01
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Online Access: | https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/139848 |
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