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Hamamelis L. (Hamamelidaceae)

A genus of five to six species of shrubs and small trees; of e. North America and e. Asia (China and Japan).

One species occurs North Carolina, Hamamelis virginiana (Witch-hazel). It is considered native to the state.

Bark of Hamamelis virginiana
Bark of Hamamelis virginiana (Copyright W. Cook)
Bud of Hamamelis virginiana
Bud of Hamamelis virginiana (Copyright W. Cook)
Leaves of Hamamelis virginiana
Leaves of Hamamelis virginiana (Copyright W. Cook)
Flowers of Hamamelis virginiana
Flowers of Hamamelis virginiana (Copyright W. Cook)
Capsules of Hamamelis virginiana
Capsules of Hamamelis virginiana (Copyright W. Cook)
N.C. distribution of Hamamelis virginiana
N.C. distribution of Hamamelis virginiana

Hamamelis virginiana (Witch-hazel)
(Common; moist to dryish forests; Mt, Pd, CP; Fl: Oct-Dec, Fr: Oct-Nov)