HAMAMELIDACEAE—THE WITCH HAZEL FAMILY
The Witch Hazel family comprises about 18 genera with 50 species most of which are native in Asia, South Africa and North America. Of the 3 North American genera 2 are arborescent. The genus Hamamelis (page [137]) has 2 species in Asia and 1 herein described. Liquidambar (page [139]) also comprises 2 Asiatic and 1 North American species, the latter being found in West Virginia.
The species produce hard, dark-colored and handsome wood.