What is another word for Genus Hamamelites?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs hˈame͡ɪmlˌa͡ɪts] (IPA) 
Genus Hamamelites refers to a group of deciduous shrubs and small trees commonly known as witch-hazel. The word hamamelites is derived from the Greek words hama, meaning "at the same time" and melon, meaning "apple", which refers to the fact that the fruit ripens at the same time as the previous year's fruit. Witch-hazel belongs to the Hamamelidaceae family and has a range of synonyms, including winterbloom, snapping hazel, spotted alder, and pistachio nut tree. The plant has significant medicinal properties and is used as an astringent, a soothing agent for skin irritation, and a pain reliever. Witch-hazel is also a popular ornamental plant due to its beautiful, fragrant flowers and foliage.
