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White's tree frog has pads under each toe and these pads produce a sticky substance called mucus. The sticky mucus helps the frog grip wet leaves and other slimy surfaces. These tree frogs can even climb slippery tree trunks.


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sassafrasSassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees.
Sassafras is a small (<13 m) tree, which often has numerous root sprouts surrounding its base. When its leaves, twigs, branches or bark are crushed, they emit a very pleasant fragrance. The bark of the root is used medicinally, especially as a diuretic, and its roots are used to flavour root beer.



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