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