hamamelis
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Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of deciduous shrubs or small trees: "Hamamelis" is the botanical name for a genus of flowering plants in the family Hamamelidaceae, commonly known as witch hazel.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The garden featured several species of hamamelis, which bloom in the winter.
- Extracts from hamamelis are often used in skincare for their astringent properties.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical taxonomy: The term is used specifically to refer to the genus within scientific and horticultural contexts.
- The study focused on the phylogenetic relationships within the genus Hamamelis.
Variants and Related Words
- Witch hazel (n): The common name for plants in the genus , especially , and for the medicinal extract made from them.
- She applied witch hazel to soothe the irritation.
Synonyms
- Witch hazel: The common name for the plant.
- Winterbloom: Another common name, referring to its characteristic winter flowering.
Noun
- deciduous shrubs or small trees: witch hazel