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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)
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Bud of Hamamelis virginiana (Copyright W. Cook)
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Leaves of Hamamelis virginiana (Copyright W. Cook)
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Flowers of Hamamelis virginiana (Copyright W. Cook)
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Capsules of Hamamelis virginiana (Copyright W. Cook)
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N.C. distribution of Hamamelis virginiana
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Hamamelis virginiana (Witch-hazel)
(Common; moist to dryish forests; Mt, Pd, CP; Fl: Oct-Dec, Fr: Oct-Nov)