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Sassafras – Sassafras albidum by Martin (Mort) Schmidt for Simply Living Sassafras albidum (hereafter, simply Sassafras) is the stuff of root beer – sarsaparilla – or at least it used to be, until we learned that it contained natural carcinogens. Now the flavor is synthesized. Sassafras is a member of […]
by Martin (Mort) Schmidt for Simply Living Holly has long been associated with the holiday seasons. In fact, the name “Holly” is derived from the word “holy” because of this association. Holly is primarily a southeastern tree, but its natural range does extend into the southernmost counties of Ohio. Left […]
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