Sassafras

 

The plant that keeps on giving.  Look at the different leaves on this sassafras plant.  There is one leaf that is shaped like a closed hand.  There is another leaf that looks like a mitten.  Lastly, there is another that has fingers.

     The Indians used to use the bark or stem to brush their teeth.  Number one: because it did a good job of scraping.  Two, it tasted good.

      Finally, my favorite!  Sassafras is used to make root beer.