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Tree whose leaves are ground and dried to make filé powder (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sassafras

(Other definitions for sassafras that I've seen before include "plant" , "Oil producer" , "Herb" , "Tree" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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