American Witch-hazel
Hamamelis virginiana var. virginianaHamamelidaceae — Witch-hazel family
Native
White Clay Creek State Park -- Thompson Station Road
November 2002
Six developing fruits, with sepals still attached, one at right showing its two styles.
Leaves are irregularly toothed, and uneven at the base.
White Clay Creek State Park -- Thompson Station RoadMay 2011
Two open fruits, from last year's flowers, and an aphid gall.
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
Information from the Delaware Flora Checklist used with author's permission.