👉 Saffronwood is a tree species commonly known as "the sassafras tree," which is native to South Africa. It grows up to 20 meters tall and has smooth, glossy leaves with a white bark. Saffronwood is used in various traditional African cuisines for its sweet, fragrant flowers, as well as its medicinal properties. The name saffronwood comes from the French word "saffron," which refers to the bright pink color of the flower