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''Fothergilla'' (witch alder) is a genus of two or three species of flowering plants in the family Hamamelidaceae, native to woodland and swamps of the southeastern United States. They are low-growing deciduous shrubs growing to tall with downy twigs. The brush-like flowers are produced before the leaves in spring on terminal spikes; they do not have any petals, but a conspicuous cluster of white stamens 2–3 cm long. The leaves are alternate, broad ovoid, 4–10 cm long and 3–8 cm broad, with a coarsely toothed margin; they are noted for their brilliant orange or red fall colors. ;Species *''Fothergilla gardenii'' dwarf witch alder *†''Fothergilla malloryi'' (Extinct, Ypresian, Klondike Mountain Formation) *''Fothergilla major'' large witch alder *''Fothergilla monticola'' Alabama witch alder; commonly included in ''F. major'' The genus was named in honor of John Fothergill (physician). ==Cultivation and uses== Fothergillas are grown as ornamental plants for their spring flowers and fall foliage color. They are slow-growing, rarely exceeding 1–2 m tall in cultivation. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Fothergilla」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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