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Witch Hazel

Hamamelis virginiana

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45.4703, -75.5902

Field Notes

Description:

Witch-hazel curious yellow flowers bloom in autumn, after most deciduous plants have lost their leaves. The woody fruit, when mature, will eject its seed a distance of 15 feet or more. The lotion called witch hazel is made from the bark.

Habitat:

Wooded area close to a river & creek.

Notes:

Full Flower/Full Fruiting/50% Colour

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PublishedOctober 3, 2011

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