Witch Hazel

Hamamelis virginiana

Habitat: Eastern Deciduous Forest

Seasons: Late summer to early winter

Active Chemical Ingredient

Kaempferol

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaempferol

Use of specimen: A pultice made from the bark is used to help soothe irritated skin 

Source: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-227-witch%20hazel.aspx?activeingredientid=227&activeingredientname=witch%20hazel