Hamamelidaceae - Witch Hazel Family
There are about 139 Most of the species in this family grow in moist areas. Plants include sweet gum, witch alder and witch hazel.
Extract of the leaves, twigs and bark of the witch hazel is used in astringents and perfumes. The witch hazel gets its name from its forked branches. People once believed that you could locate water by using the branches at a divining rod.
Myrothamnus
There are two species of
shrubs in this family. They are found in Madagascar and the southern half
of Africa.
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