Hamamelis Vernalis (Noun)
Meaning
Fragrant shrub of lower Mississippi valley having very small flowers from midwinter to spring.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Hamamelis vernalis, commonly known as the vernal witch-hazel, can be grown in zones 4-8 for its attractive winter flowers and unique fragrance.
- In late winter, hamamelis vernalis flowers begin to bloom in the lower Mississippi valley, providing a welcome burst of color to the winter landscape.
- This deciduous shrub, hamamelis vernalis, thrives in full sun to partial shade, tolerating a wide range of soil types and moisture levels.
- As the days shorten and temperatures cool, the small flowers of hamamelis vernalis begin to open, filling the air with their sweet fragrance.
- Native to the southeastern United States, hamamelis vernalis can be found growing in woodland edges and along streams in the lower Mississippi valley.