Hamamelis
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- noun
- /ˌhæməˈmiːlɪs/
- Specialized
- Botanists studied the unique flowering cycle of Hamamelis species.
Examples
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The Hamamelis plant is known for its medicinal properties.
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Many traditional remedies use extracts from the Hamamelis plant.
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The garden featured a variety of Hamamelis that bloomed in late autumn.
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Many gardeners love Hamamelis for its beautiful flowers.
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In the garden, the Hamamelis shrubs added a splash of color with their bright yellow flowers in early spring.
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The herbalist recommended using Hamamelis extract to soothe skin irritations and promote healing.
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During my visit to the botanical garden, I was fascinated by the unique bark and leaves of the Hamamelis tree.
Synonyms
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A small tree or shrub whose bark and leaves make a skin lotion
A small tree with yellow flowers whose bark is used to make a skin lotion
Compounds
- Specialized
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A shrub from eastern North America with small yellow flowers in late autumn, commonly called witch hazel
- Specialized
A small fragrant bush with bright yellow flowers that bloom from late winter to spring
Surface Forms
Etymology
Hamamelis comes from Greek parts hama ('together') and mēlon ('fruit' or 'apple'). A helpful way to remember it is that witch hazel often shows flowers and fruit at the same time, so Hamamelis points to that unusual habit.