What are the Uses and Health Benefits of Witch-Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana)? Introduction Hamamelis virginiana is a species of witch-hazel and also known as common witch hazel. It is a fall-blooming, deciduous shrub or small tree which is native to eastern North America. Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Angiosperms Clade: Eudicots Order: Saxifragales Family: Hamamelidaceae Genus: Hamamelis Species: H. virginiana Binomial name: Hamamelis virginiana Common name: Common witch hazel Description It is a small, deciduous tree which is growing up to