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hamamelis virginiana

 

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Noun hamamelis virginiana has 1 sense
  1. Virginian witch hazel, Hamamelis virginiana - common shrub of eastern North America having small yellow flowers after the leaves have fallen
    --1 is a kind of witch hazel, wych hazel

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Term: Hamamelis Virginiana

Description:

Hamamelis virginiana, commonly known as American witch hazel, is a deciduous shrub native to North America. It is renowned for its medicinal properties and its beautiful, fragrant yellow flowers. The bark and leaves of this plant are often used in traditional medicine for their astringent and soothing qualities.

Part of Speech:

Noun - Common

Senses:

1. The American witch hazel shrub (Hamamelis virginiana).

2. The bark and leaves of the American witch hazel shrub, used in traditional medicine.

Examples:

1. I love the vibrant yellow flowers of the Hamamelis virginiana in my backyard garden.

2. Many herbalists utilize the bark of Hamamelis virginiana for its therapeutic properties.

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