Witchhazel Tree – 10/31/18

Observer: Kathy Farrell

Observation Date: 10/31/18

Observation Location: Mountain Street area

Common Name: Witchhazel

Scientific Name: Hamamelis virginiana

Comments: Small tree, very common in some areas off Mountain Street. Known for reducing skin inflammations such as acne. Used by Native Americans for dousing sticks to find water. Small yellow blossoms in October. Leaves turn yellow in autumn.

More Information: https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/hamamelis_virginiana.shtml