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Hamamelis virginiana L. var. virginiana
American Witch-hazel
Hamamelidaceae — Witch-hazel family
Native
Hamamelis virginiana var. virginiana
White Clay Creek State Park -- Thompson Station Road
November 2002
Hamamelis virginiana var. virginiana
Six developing fruits, with sepals still attached, one at right showing its two styles.

Hamamelis virginiana var. virginiana
Leaves are irregularly toothed, and uneven at the base.
White Clay Creek State Park -- Thompson Station Road
May 2011
Hamamelis virginiana var. virginiana
Two open fruits, from last year's flowers, and an aphid gall.

Hamamelis virginiana var. virginiana
Hamamelis virginiana var. virginiana
Carousel Farm Park
November 2011


An interesting plant. See minnesotawildflowers.info, wvdnr.gov and namethatplant.net.

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Photos copyright David G. Smith

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