What is another word for Family Hamamelidaceae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli hˈame͡ɪmlˌɪde͡ɪsˌiː] (IPA) 
The Family Hamamelidaceae is a group of flowering plants that includes a range of species including witch hazels, sweet gums, and ironwoods. While the common name for this family is witch hazel, there are a number of synonyms that are more specific to individual species. For example, the common witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is sometimes known as American witch hazel, while the Chinese witch hazel (H. mollis) is also called Japanese witch hazel. The sweet gum species (Liquidambar) are sometimes referred to as the gum tree family, while the ironwoods (Carpinus) are commonly called the hornbeam family. In all cases, these plants are valued for their unique foliage, colorful blooms, and hardiness in a variety of growing conditions.
