[ 192 ] 
Benzoin, 
Sassafras 
CLASS IX.— ENNEANDEIA. 
ORDER I. MONOGYNIA. 
192. LAURUS. Gen. pi. 688. {Laun.) 
Calix mostly 6-parted. JSTectarinm consist- 
ing of 3, bisetose glands, surrounding the 
germ. Filaments IS, 6 interior, 3 of them 
sterile and glanduliferous. Berry 1 -seed- 
ed. (Stamina variable in number. Flowers 
often dioicous.) — JVutt. 
1. L. leaves ovate-lanceolate, pubescent under- 
neath ; flowers in clustered umbels j buds and 
pedicels glabrous. — Sp. PL 
L. pseudo-Benzoin, Mich. 
Icon. Bart. Veg. Mat. Med. U. S. vol. 2. 
Spice-wood. Spice-herry. Wild Mlspice. Fever Bush. 
A fine large shrub, with yellow flowers and scarlet berries. 
The branches, stems and berries, are very aromatic. Possesses 
medicinal virtues. In low, open woods, and on the borders of 
streams, every where very common, . March, April. 
2. L. leaves entire and lobate. — Willd^ 
Icon. Midi. Arb. forest, vol. 3. p. 173. 1. 1. 
Sassafras Tree. 
A fine tree, bearing yellow flowers and blue berries. It 
otten appears only a shrub. On the borders of fields, common. 
Possesses medicinal properties. April, May. 
