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Hamamelidaceae

Hamamelidaceae

9.9
A family of flowering plants that includes witch hazel and other shrubs and trees
  • noun
  • /ˌhæməˌmɛlɪˈdeɪʃiˌi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Hamamelidáceas
  • Witch hazel, a well-known member of the Hamamelidaceae family, is used in skin care products.

Examples

  • The Hamamelidaceae family includes several ornamental shrubs prized for their autumn foliage.

  • Botanists recently reclassified certain species within the Hamamelidaceae.

  • The Hamamelidaceae family includes several unique plants.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the beauty of Hamamelidaceae species.

  • The Hamamelidaceae family features various plants known for their striking flowers and distinctive shapes.

  • In our horticulture class, we studied the characteristics of the Hamamelidaceae family of plants.

  • The Hamamelidaceae are often found in temperate regions, showcasing their adaptability to different environments.

Synonyms

family Hamamelidaceae
vsHamamelidaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flowering plants that includes witch-hazels and other similar trees and shrubs

is the same group but given as the formal scientific family name
witch-hazel family
vsHamamelidaceae
  • Specialized
8.6

A group of trees and shrubs that have flowers, including witch-hazel and sweetgum

is the scientific family name used in formal contexts
hamamelid dicot family
vsHamamelidaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of mostly woody flowering plants like trees or shrubs, often with flowers in long hanging clusters

focuses on naming included genera rather than technical flower or wood traits

Surface Forms

Hamamelidaceae singular
Hamamelidaceae plural
Hamamelidaceas singular

Morphology

Hamamelidaceae = Hamamelis (opaque) = Hamamelid + aceae

This is a Neo‑Latin botanical family name formed from the genus name Hamamelis plus the specialized taxonomic suffix '-aceae', a formation likely unfamiliar to average learners.

Etymology

Hamamelidaceae comes from the plant genus Hamamelis plus the common plant ending -aceae, which means 'family'. A helpful way to remember it is that Hamamelis is the witch hazel plant and -aceae is the same ending in names like Rosaceae 'rose family' and Fabaceae 'pea family', so Hamamelidaceae simply means 'the family of witch hazel and its relatives'.