Witch Hazel in November

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana). As a last *HOORAH* for the floral world. Witch Hazels are blooming on my mountain right now. Though there are a few at my elevation, they are much more common higher up the mountain.

The flowers of Witch Hazel, looking like lemon zest. Not showy or spectacular but still beautiful in their own way. Complete with a subtle spice scent. Nice to have some flowers blooming now, along with all the brilliant autumn leaves doing their thing.

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Brenda Clements Jones

Brenda is a certified Virginia Master Naturalist, a Habitat Defender for Shenandoah National Park, and a devoted fan of Mother Nature. She lives in a cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Shenandoah National Park, and hikes up to the higher elevations of her mountain often to see what nature is up to. Her constant hiking companion is a camera that captures nature as it unfolds through the seasons. It’s her goal to share the natural world around her through her photographs.

4 thoughts on “Witch Hazel in November”

  1. What a lovely sight! My grandmother believed that witch hazel lotion cured all ills – or at least aches and pains.

    1. Hi Joy!

      Seems many still believe in the wonderful powers of Witch Hazel. Drug stores are still selling it. Perhaps I’ll have to give it a try!

      Thanks bunches for reading my posts.
      Bren

  2. Witch hazel is also important to the bees on these warm late fall days when little else is blooming. Thanks for highlighting this lovely, often over-looked, fall bloomer.

    1. Hi Jo!

      Here’s to the bees that are out there still working as the Witch Hazel is blooming. I hadn’t noticed any scent until recently when I saw the aroma mentioned in an article that I read, so I went out to check. Sure enough there is a very pleasant but faint scent. I’ll bet that helps the bees find the flowers.

      Your presentation this evening was WONDERFUL! I really enjoyed it and I’m so glad that my Bill was able to enjoy it too. It was totally fascinating.

      Abrazos y gracias por leer mis publicaciones.
      Brendita

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