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wych hazel

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Noun1.wych hazel - any of several shrubs or trees of the genus Hamameliswych hazel - any of several shrubs or trees of the genus Hamamelis; bark yields an astringent lotion
genus Hamamelis, Hamamelis - deciduous shrubs or small trees: witch hazel
Hamamelis virginiana, Virginian witch hazel - common shrub of eastern North America having small yellow flowers after the leaves have fallen
Hamamelis vernalis, vernal witch hazel - fragrant shrub of lower Mississippi valley having very small flowers from midwinter to spring
bush, shrub - a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
2.wych hazel - lotion consisting of an astringent alcoholic solution containing an extract from the witch hazel plant
lotion, application - liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin; "a lotion for dry skin"


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Other plants, such as wych hazel, winter jasmine and lily of the valley, have been extending their flowering season from winter or spring only to autumn, winter and spring.
 
 
 
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