Stem somewhat woody at the base, 1/2 to 2 feet tall, little branched. Blade of the lower leaves somewhat arrow-shaped with 1 to 2 conspicuous basal lobes. Upper leaves are more slender and sometimes ...

serrated lobes that create a star-like leaf blade. Native Plant: The many benefits of sassafras Small, bright-yellow spring flowers give way to spherical, spiny, fruiting “gumball” heads.