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Sassafras is still available, but in limited amounts. It’s color and texture is quite close to ash, but its grain is less pronounced when stain is applied. What truly sets it apart from other hardwoods is the sharp odor that is unavoidable when it is machined. The tree has been known for its pungent odor for years and is the source for Sarsparilla and sassafras tea, of years gone by.