Spermatophytes (seed plants): Angiosperms (flowering plants): Eudicots: Core Eudicots: Saxifragales
WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (4/24/22):
Hamamelis vernalis
FAMILY
Hamamelidaceae
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SYNONYMOUS WITH
PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Hamamelis vernalis
FAMILY
Hamamelidaceae
SYNONYMOUS WITH Floristic Synthesis of North America. BONAP (Kartesz, 2021)
Hamamelis vernalis
SYNONYMOUS WITH Flora of North America north of Mexico, vol. 3 (1997)
Hamamelis vernalis
COMMON NAME:
Ozark Witch-hazel, Vernal Witch-hazel, Springtime Witch-hazel
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Sam Pratt sbp_020623_2304
February Spartanburg County SC
In cultivation
Leaves often persistent in winter, per Flora of North America.
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Sam Pratt sbp_020623_2306
February Spartanburg County SC
In cultivation
Petals reddish or deep red to orange, occasionally yellow, 7-10mm, per Flora of North America.
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Sam Pratt sbp_020623_2312
February Spartanburg County SC
In cultivation
Flowers appearing in winter on naked branches, distinctly fragrant, per Flora of North America.
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Richard and Teresa Ware rtw_hamamelis_vernalis_3
March
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JK Marlow jkm210407_9301
April Spartanburg County SC
in cultivation
Calyx lobes 4, reflexed, adnate to ovary, per Flora of North America.
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JK Marlow jkm210407_9305
April Spartanburg County SC
in cultivation
Calyx often adaxially deep purple, per Flora of North America.
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Sam Pratt sbp_082123_0
August Spartanburg County SC
in cultivation
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Sam Pratt sbp_082123_1
August Spartanburg County SC
in cultivation
Leaves usually with 9-10 lateral veins, per Weakley's Flora (2023).
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Sam Pratt sbp_082123_3436
August Spartanburg County SC
in cultivation
Leaves mostly obovate, base cuneate (one side cuneate, rounded or cordate), per Weakley's Flora (2023).
COMPARE
leaves of Hazel Alder, Hazelnut, Witch Hazel and Witch-alder
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Sam Pratt sbp_082123_4
August Spartanburg County SC
in cultivation
Witch Hazel Cone Gall - https://bugguide.net/node/view/218088
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JK Marlow jkm231013_6036
October Spartanburg County SC
WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (4/24/22):
Hamamelis vernalis
FAMILY
Hamamelidaceae
SYNONYMOUS WITH
PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Hamamelis vernalis
FAMILY
Hamamelidaceae
SYNONYMOUS WITH
Floristic Synthesis of North America. BONAP (Kartesz, 2021)
Hamamelis vernalis
SYNONYMOUS WITH
Flora of North America north of Mexico, vol. 3
Hamamelis vernalis
636
Shrub; Tree
Perennial
Habitat: Stream banks, open riparian forests, gravel bars, river scour; also lower slopes adjacent to these habitats, per Weakley's Flora
Native: south central US
CLICK HERE to see a map, notes, and images from Weakley's Flora of the Southeastern US.
LEAVES:
Deciduous
Simple
Alternate
FLOWER:
Winter/SpringFall
Reddish/ Deep red/ Orange/ Occasionally yellow
Radially symmetrical
4-lobed calyx
4 petals
Bisexual
FRUIT:
Summer/Fall
Capsule
TO LEARN MORE about this plant, look it up in a good book!
- Landscaping with Native Trees (Sternberg & Wilson, 1995) p124
- Native Shrubs and Woody Vines of the Southeast (Foote & Jones, 1989) p065
- Trees of the Southeastern United States (Duncan & Duncan, 1988) p240
- Woody Plants of the Southeastern US: A Winter Guide (Lance, 2004) p158
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