Sassafras – Cause Cancer?
Q: I’ve heard that sassafras can cause cancer. Should I pull up all that’s growing in my yard?
A: I wouldn’t pull the plants up unless you have an uncontrolled urge to chew the roots. The harmful component in sassafras is safrole, which has been shown to cause liver cancer in mice. The tree causes no harm in your landscape and is food for many animals plus the spicebush swallowtail butterfly.
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Wire Cage – Remove When Planting a Tree
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Hosta – Deer Damage
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Saving Overheated Mondo Grass
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Insecticide – Homemade Recipe
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Planting Pansies
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Homeowner Q&A about Pine Beetles
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Bishops Weed – Identification
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Bermuda – Replaced By Moss
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Pansies – Latest Date For Planting
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Deer Repellent (Deer Away, Tree Guard) – One Gardener’s Experiences and Evaluation
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