Sassafras albidum
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Sassafras albidum is a species of Sassafras native to eastern North America. It has a number of culinary and other uses.
Parc Oberthür, Rennes
Sassafras with all 3 lobe variations seen.
Sassafras twig and terminal bud
Xyleborus glabratus
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Xyleborus glabratus, the redbay ambrosia beetle, is a type of ambrosia beetle invasive in the United States. It has been documented as the primary vector of Raffaelea lauricola, the fungus that causes
Lateral view of a female Xyleborus glabratus. Length: 2.2 mm.
Elytral declivity of a female Xyleborus glabratus beetle.