C Witch-Hazel
Other common names:Common Witch-Hazel,American Witch-Hazel
Scientific name: Hamamelis Virgiana
Conservation status : Least Concern
Photos of different parts of the plant
Bark: Fruit: Bush:
Characteristics that make them easy to be identiied: They have yellow, thin, protruding petals that flower in later Autumn, as well as round, textured and serrated leaves, that have a width between 2.5-6 inches and they are 5-7 meters in height.They grow upright and in awide manner and they are fragrant (herbal and florally).The bark is rough to the touch.
The fruit produced by witch-hazel trees are eaten by many types of birds, as well as squirrels, deer, rabbits and beavers.
Iroquois and Micmac drink
Witch-Hazel tea for the benefits for the eyes and liver, and to cure colds.Witch Hazel can also be used as an astringent to relieve skin ailments or help heavy menstrual flow,The wood is malleable and therefore used for constructing fishing rods and bows.
Distribution in North America: ATHSC:
