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Hamamelis

Hamamelis

9.8
Small trees or bushes called witch hazel that lose their leaves
  • noun
  • /ˌhæməˈmiːlɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Hamamelis
  • Botanists studied the unique flowering cycle of Hamamelis species.

Examples

  • The Hamamelis plant is known for its medicinal properties.

  • Many traditional remedies use extracts from the Hamamelis plant.

  • The garden featured a variety of Hamamelis that bloomed in late autumn.

  • Many gardeners love Hamamelis for its beautiful flowers.

  • In the garden, the Hamamelis shrubs added a splash of color with their bright yellow flowers in early spring.

  • The herbalist recommended using Hamamelis extract to soothe skin irritations and promote healing.

  • During my visit to the botanical garden, I was fascinated by the unique bark and leaves of the Hamamelis tree.

Synonyms

witch hazel
vsHamamelis
1 4.9

A small tree or shrub whose bark and leaves make a skin lotion

focuses on the plant's genus and native range rather than its medicinal use
wych hazel
vsHamamelis
  • UK
9.5

A small tree with yellow flowers whose bark is used to make a skin lotion

focuses on genus and native origin rather than only bark use

Compounds

Hamamelis vernalis
  • Specialized
9.9

A small fragrant bush with bright yellow flowers that bloom from late winter to spring

Hamamelis virginiana
  • Specialized
8.5

A shrub from eastern North America with small yellow flowers in late autumn, commonly called witch hazel

Surface Forms

Hamamelis singular
Hamamelises plural

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.