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Noun: witch alder  wich'ol-du(r)
  1. Any of several deciduous low-growing shrubs of the genus Fothergilla having showy brushlike spikes of white flowers in spring and fiery red and orange autumn colour; grows from Alabama to the Allegheny Mountains
    "The witch alder's autumn foliage was a stunning display of reds and oranges";
    - fothergilla

Derived forms: witch alders

Type of: bush, shrub

Part of: Fothergilla, genus Fothergilla

Encyclopedia: Witch alder