Hamamelidaceae R. Brown. Common name: Witch-hazel Family.
A family of ca. 27 genera and ca. 87 species, trees and shrubs, tropical to temperate, and especially e. Asian.
References: Endress (1993b) In Kubitzki, Rohwer, & Bittrich (1993); Meyer (1997b) In Flora of North America Editorial Committee (1997). Show full citations.
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© Alan Cressler: Fothergilla milleri, Taylor County, Georgia 1 by Alan Cressler | Fothergilla milleri source | Original Image ⭷
© Bruce A. Sorrie | Hamamelis | Original Image ⭷
© Alan Weakley | Hamamelis source | Original Image ⭷
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