Hamamelis virginiana

Time for Witch Hazel

| Flower Roberts

Although I do love the thought of a witch named Hazel, I am referring to a tree. Hamamelis virginiana is in bloom here in North Carolina.

Witch hazel bloom

There is a tree along one of my favorite paths. Its flowers are small with squiggly yellow petals. The leaves are oval with wavy margins.

Witch hazel leaves

The astringent, witch hazel, is made from extracts from the bark, twigs and leaves of the tree.

Wild Witch Hazel

I will dress up like a witch again on Halloween. Maybe I will wear a name tag with ‘HAZEL’ on it.

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