Vernal Witch Hazel (Noun)
Meaning
Fragrant shrub of lower Mississippi valley having very small flowers from midwinter to spring.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Vernal witch hazel is a highly scented shrub that unfurls its tiny blooms during the harsh winter months in the lower Mississippi valley.
- As the native azaleas begin to bloom, the vernal witch hazel is already fading into the background in the region's woodland gardens.
- The distinctive spider-like flowers of vernal witch hazel are a familiar sight in the gardens of zone 8, where they often bloom as early as December.
- A fragrant shrub native to the lower Mississippi valley, vernal witch hazel has earned its place in many winter gardens for its delicate, sweet scent.
- The small, spidery blooms of vernal witch hazel might seem unremarkable to some gardeners, but they provide an unforgettable source of midwinter perfume.