Witch Hazel

Common witch hazel belongs to a group of deciduous flowering shrubs that are cultivated for their fragrant, colorful, frost-resistant flowers. Although grown as an ornamental, witch hazel is also valuable for the chemicals that can be extracted from its wood and leaves and used in the manufacture of coagulants, cosmetics, and liniments.

Deni Bown/Oxford Scientific Films

Witch Hazel," Microsoft® Encarta® 96 Encyclopedia. © 1993-1995 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Texas A & M UniversityVascular Plant Image Gallery.


Back to Plant Index


Design by:
Pagoda Vista