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SPECIES: Hamamelis virginiana | Witch-Hazel
WOOD PRODUCTS VALUE : NO-ENTRY IMPORTANCE TO LIVESTOCK AND WILDLIFE : The fruit of witch-hazel is eaten by ruffed grouse, northern bobwhite, ring-necked pheasant, and white-tailed deer. The fruit is also frequently eaten by beaver and cottontail rabbit [11,35]. Witch-hazel fruit is a minor fall food for black bear in western Massachusetts [15]. PALATABILITY : NO-ENTRY NUTRITIONAL VALUE : NO-ENTRY COVER VALUE : NO-ENTRY VALUE FOR REHABILITATION OF DISTURBED SITES : NO-ENTRY OTHER USES AND VALUES : Medicinal extracts, lotions, and salves are prepared from the leaves, twigs, and bark of witch-hazel. The distillate is used to reduce inflammation, stop bleeding, and check secretions of the mucous membranes. Extracts of the twigs were also believed to infuse the imbiber with occult powers [36,37]. MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS : Witch-hazel competes with more desirable hardwoods for available light and moisture [26]. Its dense cover inhibits seed germination of intolerant species [9]. Blair and Burnett [2] reported that witch-hazel, along with Carolina jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens), blackgum (Nyssa sylvatica), sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), red maple (Acer rubrum), and post oak (Quercus stellata), declined by 94.7 percent collectively after logging.

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