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Hamamelis virginiana L. Hamamelis virginiana L. var. henryae Jenne ex C. Lane Hamamelis macrophylla Pursh Hamamelis virginiana L. var. macrophylla (Pursh) Nutt. Hamamelis virginiana L. var. parvifolia Nutt. Hamamelis virginiana L. var. henryi Jenne Witch-hazel, American witchhazel, winterbloom, witch hazel
This variety of witch-hazel is native to eastern North America. “Witch-hazel” suggests a potion crafted by witches, but this is not the case at all. “Witch” derives from “wych-elm” (in turn from wican “to bend”); and “Hazel” derives from hæsel, meaning a bush of the pine family. The soothing lotion by the same name is derived from this plant, though. Identification: Plants are 9½-26' (3-8 m) tall, rarely up to 39' (12 m), usually somewhat irregular shrubs. Leaves are alternate, 1½-6" (4-16 cm) long × 1-4" (3-11 cm) broad, usually with wavy margins and coarse teeth. Witch-hazels have the unusual property that fruit, flowers and next year’s leaf buds all appear on branches simultaneously. The flowers are unusual in shape and color, comprised of thin wrinkly strap-shaped petals each ⅜-¾" (1-2 cm) long, which may be pale- to dark-yellow, orange, or red. They are among the first flowers visible in the spring, appearing in the north while snow is still on the ground. The tan fruits are a two-part (sometimes three-part) capsule like partly fused ovals. Each capsule contains a black glossy seed up to ⅛" (5 mm) long. Seeds are ejected explosively over distances up to 33' (10 m). Medical: Witch-hazel extract, an aromatic alcoholic solution prepared from the macerated stems and leaves of this plant, is a mild astringent, tightening skin. Online References:
Hamamelis virginiana on www.carolinanature.com Hamamelis virginiana at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Hamamelis virginiana on Wikipedia Hamamelis virginiana at the University of Connecticut Plant Database Hamamelis virginiana on the USDA Forest Service's Fire Effects Information Database Hamamelis virginiana at the Virginia Tech Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation Hamamelis virginiana on floridata.com Hamamelis virginiana at the University of Florida Environmental Horticulture site Hamamelis virginiana on eFloras
10/11/2011 · Pearl Hill State Park, Townsend, MA
10/19/2014 · Beaver Brook Conservation Area, Hollis, NH
Spiny witch hazel galls, created by an aphid, Hamamelistes spinosus. · 7/17/2017 · Tom and Susan’s, Pepperell, MA
11/17/2009 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton Center, Groton, MA
7/10/2019 · Blue Trail, Willard Brook State Park, Ashby, MA, United States
8/17/2013 · Hopkinton State Park, Hopkinton, MA
10/22/2009 · Tom and Susan’s, Pepperell, MA
10/22/2009 · Tom and Susan’s, Pepperell, MA
10/19/2014 · Beaver Brook Conservation Area, Hollis, NH
10/22/2009 · Tom and Susan’s, Pepperell, MA
7/14/2013 · Ball Hill Trail, Leominster State Forest, Leominster, MA
10/22/2009 · Tom and Susan’s, Pepperell, MA Hamamelis virginiana description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 15 Jul 2020.
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9/25/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton Center, Groton, MA
7/10/2019 · Blue Trail, Willard Brook State Park, Ashby, MA, United States
Spiny witch hazel gall, created by an aphid. · 10/11/2011 · Pearl Hill State Park, Townsend, MA
Spiny witch hazel gall, created by an aphid, Hamamelistes spinosus. That's probably one poking out near the base. · 7/17/2017 · Tom and Susan’s, Pepperell, MA
Young leaves are sometimes red. · 6/2/2014 · Big Bear Mountain, Brookline, MA
9/15/2012 · Mt. Wachusett, Princeton, MA
7/10/2019 · Blue Trail, Willard Brook State Park, Ashby, MA, United States
11/17/2009 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton Center, Groton, MA
11/17/2009 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton Center, Groton, MA
8/4/2009 · Tom and Susan’s, Pepperell, MA
7/10/2019 · Blue Trail, Willard Brook State Park, Ashby, MA, United States
8/7/2009 · Tom and Susan’s, Pepperell, MA
10/5/2012 · Willard Brook State Park, Townsend, MA
9/25/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton Center, Groton, MA
9/15/2012 · Mt. Wachusett, Princeton, MA Range:
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