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Search Term(s): Hamamelis virginiana var. virginiana   (1 record found)

HAMAMELIDACEAE
Witch-hazel Family
Hamamelis virginiana var. virginiana  (American witch-hazel)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Hamamelis: from the Greek meaning fruiting and flowering together; virginiana: of or from Virginia (U.S.)
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Shrub
Phenology (Flowering Period)
October-November
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Upland woods and slopes
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
6
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
The species serves as a host plant for the larvae of the spring azure butterfly, and its seeds are eaten by several species of birds and small mammals.
Medicinal Properties
Parts used: Bark or Leaves. Topically used for sprains, strains, contusions, bruises, wounds, and burns; in a sitz bath for hemorrhoids; and in a bath for varicose veins, sunburn, and poison ivy. Internally used as a tea or tincture for rectal, post-partum, and gastrointestinal tract bleeding.
ID Notes
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Additional Info
Variety henryae can be found from South Carolina to Florida, west to Louisiana.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
Forest Interior (Upland Piedmont)
Forest Interior (Upland Coastal Plain)
Upland Forest (Chestnut Oak Woodland)
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