Key Identification Features
- is an evergreen plant, with branches that grow in distinct horizontal layers.
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🌿 Identification Guide
How to Identify Hamamelidaceae
Hamamelidaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Saxifragales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 12 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Hamamelidaceae Species
Fothergilla gardenii L.
Fothergilla gardenii L.
Fothergilla gardenii L. is a slow-growing fragrant deciduous shrub native to the…
Parrotia persica (DC.) C.A.Mey.
Parrotia persica (DC.) C.A.Mey.
Parrotia persica, Persian ironwood, is an ornamental deciduous tree grown for it…
Hamamelis virginiana L.
Hamamelis virginiana L.
Hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) is a small deciduous tree/shrub with a long h…
Rhodoleia championii Hook.
Rhodoleia championii Hook.
Rhodoleia championii is a small evergreen tree native to southeastern Asia, prim…
Distylium racemosum Siebold & Zucc.
Distylium racemosum Siebold & Zucc.
Distylium racemosum, the isu tree, is a flowering Hamamelidaceae species native …
Hamamelis vernalis Sarg.
Hamamelis vernalis Sarg.
Hamamelis vernalis Sarg. is a winter-spring flowering shrub grown for its fragra…
Loropetalum chinense (R.Br.) Oliv.
Loropetalum chinense (R.Br.) Oliv.
Loropetalum chinense is an evergreen ornamental plant that is also used in tradi…
Trichocladus crinitus (Thunb.) Pers.
Trichocladus crinitus (Thunb.) Pers.
Trichocladus crinitus is an endemic South African woody plant that grows in Gard…
Hamamelis mollis Oliv.
Hamamelis mollis Oliv.
Hamamelis mollis (Chinese witch hazel) is a deciduous ornamental flowering shrub…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Hamamelidaceae?
Hamamelidaceae plants belong to the Saxifragales order in the Plantae kingdom. is an evergreen plant, with branches that grow in distinct horizontal layers. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Hamamelidaceae?
Hamamelidaceae is classified in the order Saxifragales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 12 accepted species worldwide.
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