Herbology Review 1 en 2
Herbology Review 1 en 2
Herbology Review 1 en 2
Michelle Spookiieej
Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2a: Basic equipment
Chapter 2b: Caring for plants
Chapter 2c: Classifying plants
Chapter 3a: Magical plants
Chapter 3b: Non-magical plants
Chapter 3c: Dangerous plants
Chapter 3d : Plants in literature
Chapter 3e: Nocturnal plants
Chapter 4 : Relation to other subjects
Chapter 5: Wand woods
Chapter 6: Challenges
Biography
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Chapter 1 : Introduction
What is Herbology ?
Herbology is the study and the use of non-magical and
magical plants. Those plants can be used for medicinal,
protective or educational purposes. A Herbologist is any
wizard or witch who understands the properties and the
nature of a plant and thus can take care of this plant.
Why is Herbology so important?
Herbology is important, because plants are used for
different purposes. For example, they are used for potions
and cooking. For those purposes its important to know about Herbology, so you know what you
put in your potion or food. If there wasnt any Herbology you could do something poisonous in
your potion and you couldnt seek plants for their properties. Its also very handy to know
Herbology for dueling. The wood of which a wand is made, also is a object of study in Herbology.
When you know of what kind of wood a wand is made, you can figure out which impact a spell has
in a duel.
What is going to be discussed in this book?
In chapter two the basic equipment of a Herbologist will be discussed, followed by how to take
care of plants and classification of plants.
In chapter three all sorts of plants will be discussed, grouped in five categories: magical plants,
non-magical plants, dangerous plants, plants in literature and nocturnal plants.
In chapter four there will be made a connection to other subjects given at Hogwarts. I hope this
will help the reader understand the unity of magic.
In chapter five there will be spoken of wandwoods and the Celtic Tree Calender and in the last
chapter, chapter six, there will be spoken of the challenges Herbology faces at this very moment.
I hope you will enjoy reading this book and that it will be useful to you.
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Dragon-hide gloves
Earmuffs
Wand
Dragon dung
Mooncalf dung
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Centaur tears
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The lifespan
The lifespan of a plant depends on the plant. Its mostly between three and five thousand years.
Threes have the longest lifespan.
Pruning
Fruits and flowering plants should be pruned in their dormant season (usually the winter). You
should never prune an evergreen tree.
If youre going to prune, sharp tools will be easier. They will make an easy cut and let the plant
heal faster. It is important to keep the tools clean, so you dont spread diseases from plant to
plant. Pruning is simple; use your hands to check for dead leaves, flowers or limbs. Remove those
with your pruning shears or hand shears. Branches should be cut where they join stems. When
you finish pruning, give your plant some more fertilizer and place it out of direct sunlight until it
starts to heal. Then place the plant back to its original location, as it will be most comfortable
there.
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Type
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Water plant: Any plant that has a least a centimeter of water surrounding it at all
times.
Vine: A woody plant that climbs along objects.
Vegetable: A plant that doesnt contain seeds at its centre, but is edible.
Height
Under 0.3 meters.
0.3 0.9 meters.
0.9 2.4 meters.
2.4 6.1 meters.
Higher than 6.1 meters.
Special features
Spring flower: blooms in spring season.
Fall flower: blooms in fall season.
Summer flower: blooms in summer season.
Winter flower: blooms in winter season.
Reflowering: blooms multiple times in a year.
Fall foliage: foliage changes color during the fall.
Constant interest: plant remains the same all year.
Low maintenance: easy to take care of.
Attracts birds, bugs or other animals.
Fragant: Plant has a strong smell.
Solution: Consistency of dirt.
Drought tolerant: Can survive long periods without water.
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Gillyweed
Gillywater
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Valerian
How to take care of Valerian
Valerian is native to Europe and some of Asia. It has migrated to North America. Muggles
are aware of its existence, but unaware of its powers. Valerian may grow to 1.52 meters and it
forms bunches of attractive white flowers. At least seven hours of sun is required to keep this
plant healthy. The division and seeding of Valerian are effective to start growing a new
Valerianplant. The seed should be planted in soil with a PH level of 4.5 to 5.0. This is very
strongly acid. It should be planted about 0.3 centimeter down. Valerian must be harvested in the
fall or spring. You should be aware that cats are attracted to this herb. You should do something
to hold them back.
Properties of Valerian
- The roots and sprigs of valerian are most commonly used.
- It possesses sedative powers and so the sprigs are used in sleeping potions like the draught of the
living death.
- The root can be used against anxiety and is therefore used in calming potions, like the
forgetfulness potion.
- The strong smell of Valerian sprigs are used as perfume.
- The root of Valerian is often worn by grooms at weddings to avoid the envy of elves.
Valerian roots
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Knotgrass
How to take care of Knotgrass
Knotgrass is native in European forests and in Hogwarts forbidden forest. Its growing from 5
centimeters to 4 meters tall. It has an irregular grow pattern. Knotgrass grows wherever there is
a PH level of 6.1 to 7.3. This is a slightly acid or neutral PH level. Knotgrass needs plenty of
water and how more sunlight it gets, the faster it will grow. Knotgrass flowers in the summer with
the color varying between whites, pinks and greens. When the flowers are done blooming, the stem
must be cut below the flowering.
Properties of Knotgrass
- It is symbolic for tying to people together and therefore its used at weddings.
- Its used in polyjuice potions that help turn one persons body into one of another.
- Knotgrass halts the grow of animals.
- Its used in knotgrass meat a drink commonly used at weddings.
- Knotgrass is used in some love potions.
- By healers its used to heal urinary channel infections and by fertility issues.
Knotgrass
Knotgrass
Polyjuice potion
Love potion
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Dittany
How to take care of Dittany
Naturally it only grows in the mountains of Crete in Greece, but its often made in greenhouses.
Dittany grows twenty to thirty centimeters in height and requires warmth and sunlight. In Latin
its name is Origanum Dictamnus. Dittany grows in soil with an average PH level of 6.6 to 7.3.
To grow Dittany, one must own a greenhouse. You must keep the temperature in the greenhouse
at an even temperature of 13 degrees Celsius. Seeds should be lightly covered by soil and then
sprinkled lightly with water. You must wait until the soil feels dry to water the Dittany again.
When you want to use Dittany, you should first water it down. The color becomes brown.
Properties of Dittany
- Dittany is essential for healers, potioneers, Herbologists and parents
- Dittany has a romantic quality and this is why muggles collect it for significant others.
- Dittany aids corporal pains of all kinds and can prevent permanent scars.
- It is used in several love potions and as a wand core.
- Its also used in the Wiggenweld potion. This is a healing potion with the power to wake some up
from a magically-induced sleep.
Dittany
Dittany
Dittany essence
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Rat Root
How to take care of Rat Root
Rat Root is also called Acorus Calamus. It also goes by sea sledge, flag root, myrtle grass, sweet
myrtle, sweet rush, gladdon and beewort. Rat Root is perennial and it grows to a height of about
one meter. This plant should not be taken in high doses or over long periods of time. Rat Root is
a water plant and grows in most soils. Its necessary to water the plant every two or three days and
sunlight is a huge must. Rat Root grows best in shallow water, marshes, by the edge of a river or
in ponds. Seeds are ripe in July or August and they should be planted quickly after you obtain
them. Rat Root flowers between May and July.
Properties of Rat Root
- Rat Root has and bitter taste and can be used as substitute for ginger, cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Rat Root is abortifacient. (It can cause abortion)
- Rat Root is anodyne. (It relieves pain)
- Rat Root is anthelmintic. (They expel parasitic worms)
- Rat Root is aphrodisiac. (It is used in love potions)
- Rat Root is carminative. (It prevents formation of gas)
- Rat Root counters the side effects of hallucinogens.
- Rat Root is diuretic. (It makes you pee)
- Rat Root is Hallucinogen.
- Rat Root is laxative.
- Rat Root is otalgic. (It cures ear aches)
- Rat Root is sedative.
- Rat Root is used in floor coverings, because of the sweet smell.
- Rat Root helps cure tooth aches, burns and eye diseases.
- In powered form, Rat Root can clear a cough and relieve pain on ones voice.
- Rat Root is used to help people in the recovery after a stroke.
- Rat Root strengthens the mind and stomach and this has led to use in digestive potions.
- It is also used as a mild tonic that can calm people.
Rat Root
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Bouncing Bulb
How to care for a Bouncing Bulb
A Bouncing Bulb can jump around when not under control. In Latin its called Resilio
Bulbus. Its a purple, bulb shaped plant with several green leaves on the top. This plant needs a
neutral PH level and a relatively bright area. Centaur Tears are the best for watering.
Young Bouncing Bulbs are easy to handle, but if they come free they often try to hit you in the
face. Bouncing Bulbs can grow to the size of a doorways Therefore its important to recognize
signs of aggression. When threatened Bouncing Bulbs jump towards anyone they see as an
attacker. Smaller bulbs can be subdued with a knockback charm. Larger bulbs require fire. This
causes withering of the bulb.
Properties of the Bouncing Bulb
- The Bouncing Bulb is used in the Pompion potion which makes the face of the drinker into a
pumpkin.
Bouncing Bulb
Pompion potion
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Gurdyroot
How to care for Gurdyroot
Gurdyroot resembles green onions in appearance , but the scent and taste arent that nice.
Gurdyroot is able to grow in a diverse range of environments. It needs soil that has enough
nutritious. Sunlight and water in adequate amounts will keep the Grudyroot alive for several
months as long as the soil is nutritious. Gurdyroot can grow up to fifteen centimeters. In order to
grow Gurdyroot you need to have a pot seven and a half time the bulb. Gurdyroot is difficult to
grow, because of the many insects that attack the plant. The smell is offensive to them; they break
through the stem of the plant. You can do a protective spell around your plant to avoid this.
Properties of Gurdyroot
- Gurdyroot Infusion, a drink made of Gurdyroot, has a red-purple color and has an awful taste.
- Gurdyroot wards of Gulping Plimpies.
Gurdyroot
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Wormwood
How to care for Wormwood
Wormwood is associated with sorrow and bitterness. It can grow between one and two meters and
its common throughout Europe. It has wood-like roots and leaves between 5 and 20 centimeters.
Wormwood prefers salt water.
Properties of Wormwood
- Wormwood is an ingredient in the Draught of the Living Death.
- Wormwood in potions can help with digestive problems.
- It induces sweating.
- It stimulates the imagination.
- It increases hunger.
- It settles the stomach.
- Its counter-irritant. (It reduces pain)
- Leaves and flowers may be placed on the skin for decreasing pain of wounds such as insect bites.
- In potions Wormwood is used to treat fevers, gall blader and love disease.
Wormwood
Wormwood
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Shrivelfigs
Shrivelfig grows best in Abyssinia in Ethiopia. The whole plant is purple and they grow on trees
or shrubs up to ten meters. The roots of Shrivelfigs can survive wintery weather and seasonal
droughts.
In the autumn the shrivelfig disposes its leaves. The plant also has fruits, which can be harvested
by skinning the plant. These fruits are high in fibre, manganese and magnesium. Calcium Iron
and Vitamin K. also are present and this makes the plant very nutritional. Shrivelfigs are used
for healing children, because they have laxative and depurative properties and they can reduce
inflammation. They also clear mucus that has been building up.
Other uses for Shrivelfigs are the following:
The liquid may be used to soften the skin.
The liquid may be used in wart removing potion.
Shrivelfigs can be used in jam.
Shrivelfigs can be used in shrinking potions.
Shrivelfig
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Raskovnik
Raskovnik is native to Slavic countries, but can be found all over the world. It is difficult to find
though, because it grows in locations that are hard to reach and most humans arent capable of
recognizing the herb. A good way to find Raskovnik, is putting chains on your own leg. If it falls
off, youll find Raskovnik.
Raskovnik is a herb that grows several centimeters long and it has the shape of a four-leaf clover.
Rakovnik will grow more comfortable, the more water and sun it gets. It needs sandy to loamy
soil in order to grow. Raskovnik has a special feature; it is able to unlock every door and chest. It
is also capable of uncovering lost treasures; it is thought of as a ingredient in the philosophers
stone.
Properties of Raskovnik:
Raskovnik is used in Felix Felics.
The leaves of Raskovnik are diuretic and can bring down a large fever.
Rakovnik is anti-inlfmmatory.
Raskovnik is purifying.
Raskovnik is capable of keeping things cool.
Raskovnik is capable of waking persons that are in a deep sleep, even if theyre on the
hedge of death.
It is safe to use Raskovnik on children.
Raskovnik
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Lily Plant
English Rose
Vanilla
Coco
Orchids
Salvia
Akabia
Shilajit
Vanilla
Salvia
Coco
Akabia
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Orchid
Shilajit
Lily plant
How do you care for a Lily plant
Lily plants are recognized from their flowers with three petals and three sepals. They come in
several colors like blue, orange, pink, purple, white and yellow. The shape of the flowers may
differ from plant to plant. They can be bowl, funnel, recurved, star and trumpet. Also the plant
itself may point upwards, downwards or to the side. Not all lilies can produces flowers, but if they
do produces flowers, the leaves are vital. Those leaves come in as many varieties in shape and size
as the flowers.
Another part of a Lily plant is the stem. The stem is usually green, but can also be red or purple.
It can grow from 30 centimeters to 3 meters. The stems are thick and sturdy, though size and
weight of the Lily flower can cause the stem to bend over.
In order to plant a Lily, you will have to have a bulb. This bulb should be planted 0.6 centimeters
into the ground in nutritious soil. The plant must have 5 to 6 hours full sunlight a day and
regular water will do fine. You dont have to need centaur tears! Lilies interact well with magic;
you can stimulate the bulb to grow.
Properties of Lilies
- They attract birds.
- They are poisonous for cats and knaezels.
- They have a high source of fibers when dried.
- They can help regulate the heart beat.
- It is used in helping conditions relating to the heart.
- It can be used by angina.
- Flowers are used for the treatment of burns.
- Flowers are used to prevent scar tissue from forming.
- The roots can be made into an ointment to apply to burned areas.
Lily
- Spider bites can be treated
- Herbal remedies can be made from the Lily flower to support people who had a stroke.
- The scent of Lilies is used by muggles for aromatherapy by depression, because the scent induces
feelings of happiness and security.
- In the form of tea, Lily plants are used for coughs and fevers, stomach disorders, wounds, sores
and washing swollen and bruised areas.
Lily Tea
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English Rose
How to care for a English Rose
The English Rose grows only to full sunlight. Its
classified as a shrub and can grow (in length) from 30
centimeters to 6 meters. Width is important to consider
when planting it; The plant can grow (in width) from 60
centimeters to 1.20 meters. The rose flower may be blue,
English Rose
green, orange, pink, red or white. Make sure to plant the bulb
in a soil with a PH range of 5.5 to 7.0. In the Wizarding world dragon dung should be use as
fertilizer, this helps the plant to interact with magic later. Dragon-hide gloves ought to be worn to
protect yourself from rose thorns. Rose plants need lots of water, but you must be careful not to
drown them. Let the water sink before adding more. On hot seasons, you must soak the roots twice
a week. When watering, add lots of water occasionally so the deeper roots are reached. Make also
sure that the water can drain.
Properties of the English Rose
- It helps cure eye diseases.
- It helps by burns.
- It helps against influenza.
- It stimulates digestive and therefore helps
with stomach problems.
- It helps against diarrhea.
- It helps against chronic finger sores.
- Its used for skin lotions.
- Its astringent. (it helps thicken the blood)
- It helps against sore throats.
- It treats dog bites.
- It stops nosebleeds.
- It eases muscular pain.
- Its antispasmodic. (it helps against
spasms)
- It eases anxiety.
- It is used in love potions.
- It can decrease kidney stones.
- Its a menstrual regulator.
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Dandelions
Dandelions (or Taraxacum Magianale) are a perennial herb, found in most temperature
climates in the whole world. Its stem can be from 1 to 12 centimeters above the ground. The
leaves can grow from 5 to 25 centimeters. Those leaves resemble the teeth of a lion. The yellow
flower that the dandelion has, can reach between 2 and 5 centimeters. They open in the morning
and close in the evening. When the plant gets older, the flower turns in a head of seeds.
Dandelions brings nutrients to the top of the soil and it adds nitrogens and minerals. Muggles
use the plant to hold loose soil together.
Properties of dandelions:
Consumed for high vitamin and mineral content.
Used for their flavor in salads, soups, wines and teas.
Dandelions can threat inflammation of tonsils.
Dandelions can threat upset stomachs.
Dandelions can threat boils.
Dandelions can threat diarrhea.
Dandelions can threat flatulence.
The leaves of dandelions are diuretic.
The leaves of dandelions stimulate appetite.
Dandelions lower blood-sugar levels and therefore people with blood thinning medications,
diabetes, pregnant or nursing woman cannot consume it.
The leaves and stem of dandelions contain latex and this can cause allergic reactions.
Dandelion
Mandrake
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Devils Snare
How to care for Devils Snare
It comes naturally from Scotland. It will grow in dark an damp areas, like caves. Recognizable
features include swaying tendrils and the vivid green despite the lack of light. There is no seed of
Devils Snare. It should be collected through intelligent. To safely grow Devils Snare after
collection, surround the area with light so it will not spread beyond where you want it to reach.
Devils Snare may not be planted or used around muggles, because they cannot defend themselves.
Properties of Devils Snare
- Devils Snare is used to guard objects, assassinate enemies or as a distraction.
Dangers of Devils Snare
It attacks when ones back is turned, asleep or already in gasp. The more you struggle against its
strangulation, the quicker it kills you. When a victim relaxes, the plant assumes youre death and
drops you. To escape from Devils Snare you have to remember that the plant hates light and
heat. Incendio and Lumos may be used.
First Aid
In an emergency situation, tread the person for strangulation and suffocation. Rennervate, a
reviving spell, may be useful. Apnei may also be useful, if the victim is choking on its own tongue.
Devils Snare
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Bubotuber
How to take care of Bubotuber
Bubotuber originally comes from Scotland. It looks like a giant black snail. When squeezed, it
releases gas-scented yellow pus. To grow Burbotuber, one must plant a bulb in dark, nutritious
soil. It requires very little sunlight and can stand very cold weather. Dragon dung is recommend
as fertilizer; it needs a lot of it.
Properties of Bubotuber
- If the yellow pus is made in liquid, it treats acne.
- If the yellow pus is touched before its made in liquid, it will burn the skin.
Bubotuber liquid
To make liquid from the yellow pus, use dittany in liquid form or gillywater. The pus is able to
lose scent over time.
First aid
If you come in contact with the yellow pus, cleanse the wound for five minutes under cold water
and then apply dittany. It is recommend to also take a potion for the pain.
Bubotuber
Bubotuber pus
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Aconite
How to care for Aconite
Aconite is also known as monkshood or wolfsbane. In the muggle society its named the queen of
potions, leopards bane, womens bane, blue rocket and devils helmet. The name Aconite comes
from the Greek akonitos, which means without struggle. It refers to the toxic of the aconite leaves.
In the Middle Ages they wear often used to kill animals. The potion was applied to the tip of the
arrows.
Aconite can be found in the wild: in forest and mountain ranges of moderate temperature. You
should always wear dragon-hide gloves if youre looking for Aconite. If the root is exposed, it can
do harm to wild animals. When growing Aconite, one must use a nutritious soil. Aconite lives in
shady areas.
Properties of Aconite
- Its a poisonous sedative.
- Its powerful in small doses.
- It can be used to slow heart rate.
- It can treat prickly pain in the skin.
Dangers of Aconite
When you have an open wound and it got in contact with Aconite, immediately treat it with the
potion antropine. Then head to St. Murgos as only certified healers will be able to fully handle
your care. Death occurs almost instantaneously with large doses: within two to six hours.
Symptoms include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, burning in abdomen, mouth and face and
numbness in mound and face. As death nears, numbness spreads out to the rest of your body.
Sweating, dizziness, headaches, confusion and troubles with breathing may also occur.
Aconite
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Venomous Tentacula
Venomous Tentacula enjoys acidic soil; how lower the pH-level, the better the plant will thrive.
The leaves of the Venomous Tentacula can be deep green or dark purple.
The seeds of the Venomous Tentacula are a C non-tradeable substance. They are dark brown
with white speckles. They always make rattling noises and this is why the plant is also called
restless reedy.
Uses for the venomous tentacula:
The juice acts as a poison. The victim will feel like their insides are burning. The side
effect is the human skin turning purple; there is no reversal for this. First aid would be to
let the victim swallow a pain-numbing potion.
Dark potions use the venomous tentacula, because of the torturous effect.
Venomous tentacula can dissolve acid and therefore it is used to lower the pH level of
alkaline soil. The spell for testing the pH level of soil is Acidious Revealious.
Dangers of Venomous Tentacula
The venomous tentacula enjoys grabbing unsuspecting victims from behind and strangle them. In
order to stun the plant and let go of the victim, you can use diffindo.
Venomous Tentacula
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Fern flower
Lotus tree
The Lotus tree is found throughout the southern parts of Europe. Lotus trees have yellow to
green flowers that bloom in the spring. They also have large round fruits which are white on the
outside and light green on the inside. Eating this fruits will cause a person to feel very full.
According to Homers Odyssey, if you eat those fruits you may forget your friends, family and
home. The consumer of the plant is also overwhelmed by drowsiness.
Lotus tree
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Moly
Moly is a green plant with white flowers that bloom in the late spring and early summer. The
roots are black and strong. Moly is used to ward off the power of magic and is therefore found in
antidotes. It can also be useful in cases of delusions, amnesia and other hallucinations, as the
plant counters the effects. The plant has no negative effect on muggles.
Moly
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Night gladiolus
Night-flowering catchfly
This plant is active in winter during more than two years. It is known to take over grain fields. It
grows about 75 centimeters tall and it attracts moths in the night because of its scent. The Nightflowering catchfly is therefore often used for its scent. However, it can also be used to treat
problems with kidneys, degustation and stiffness of muscles. The leaves may be used in potions
that promote lactation and the flowers may be used to heal burns.
Night-flowering catchfly
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Moonflower
The moonflower is a white flower. It is cacti with a short life span; it dies with each cycle of the
moon. The flower is highly toxic and used in many potions. The flower petals, leaves and oil can
cause violence, visual hallucinations, amnesia, hypothermia, tachycardia, aversion to light, dilated
pupils and even death. The Ministry of Magic declared the Moonflower illegal for selling and
trading.
The counterpart of the moonflower is the Angels trumpet. This plant is white or light purple; it
is the same plant as the moonflower, but has a longer lifespan.
Moonflower
Evening Primrose
The Evening Primrose is classified as a magical plant, because of its observance of the life
around it. If the primrose realizes its being watch, it will not open out. It reveals itself only when
its dark and when its surrounded by trusted companions. The primrose can grow from 12.7
centimeters to 0.9 meters. The flowers are yellow, pink or white. Evening Primrose is popular in
the wild, because it is drought resistant.
Many potions use the fragrant smell of the plant, while garden use it to attract birds. The
Evening Primrose has little magical use. Parts of plants are used in salads and tea.
Evening Primrose
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Rose torns
Rose oil
Fluxweed
Loveage
Motherwort
Nettle
Nux Mysterica
Silveweed
Snakeweed
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Birch tree
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Holly is found as trees, evergreens and climbers in the tropics to moderate climates. They
grow up to 25 meters tall. The flower has four greenish white petals. Its berries are red to
brown or black and are grouped with ten. Holly prefers slightly acidic soil that is moist
and well-drained. They grow best in full sun to light
shade. Wands made of Holly are useful for defense
against the dark arts, but will reduce power in hexes. Its
ideal owner has a tendency to anger.
Hazel trees are found in temperate northern climates.
They have simple round leaves and flowers are produced
in early spring. It produces hazelnuts which can be
harvested in late summer. Hazel trees prefer slightly
acidic to neutral soil that is well-drained. Wands made of
Hazel are useful for charms, transfiguration and
divination. The wand can also dtect underground water.
They will die when the owner passes, because of their
loyalty. Its ideal owner is sensitive.
Hazel tree
Vines are plants that climb stems. They can found
growing in moderate climates and need full sun and
well-drained soil. The leaves are 5 to 20 centimeters
long and the fruit is a berry which grows about 6
millimeter in diameter and is a dark purplish black.
Vine wands ware flexible. They are attracted to
personalities with hidden depths.
Ivy is a woody evergreen found climbing or groundcreeping. It grows in western, central Asia east to
Japan and Taiwan. On the ground they can be under
20 centimeter in height, but climbing they can reach 30
meters. Flowers are usually greenish-yellow with five tiny
Ivy
petals. Berries are greenish-black, dark purple or
yellow. Ivy prefers partial to full sun and well-drained
soil. Ivy is a reminder of the cycle of life, death and
rebirth.
Reeds are tall, grass-like plants found in wet areas
from the tropics to moderate climates. They grow up to
2 to 4 meters. Their leaves are growing up to 50
centimeters and the flowers are produced in late
summer and are deep purple spikes from 20 to 50
centimeters long. Reeds need full to partial sun and
prefer wet soils. Reeds will usually choose Ravenclaws,
as they seek intelligence and wisdom.
Elder tree
Elder trees are found throughout the northern and southern hemispheres in moderate to
subtropical climates. The small flowers are white or cream colored in the spring and are
followed by clusters of small black, blue-black or red berries. Elder trees need nitrogen
rich soil and light. Wands made of elder wood can be damaged easily, but recovers
quickly. When it backfires, it will kill to owner.
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Arcacia is a member of the Rosewood family. It is found in Africa and some of Asia.
It is good for defensive spellwork as well as creativity.
Apple wood has positive powers, but is rarely used as a
wand wood. Holders of apple wands are known for longevity
and life strength. Mothers are known for receiving those
wands, because the wood is associated with high ideals and a
nurturing nature.
Aspen is found in Europe and North America. Its great
for dueling and often associated with wand work.
Blackthorn is found in Europe and Western Asia. Its a
bush and not a tree. These wands are suited for healing and
cursing.
Cherry is found in temperate climates. They are powerful,
Apple tree
but also need logical, clear thinking. Healers and anyone well
connected to the earth are well suited to have a cherry wand. Its also suited for
divination.
Ebony is found in Indonesia, Central and West Africa. It is
known for being an antidote to many poisons and is used by many
healers and potioneers. Witches and wizards who value selfsacrifice and love are suited for this wand.
Elm is found in tropical forests and temperate climates. Its
known for connecting to its owner intuition of danger. Calm and
dignified wizards and witches are best matched for this wand.
Fig grows in dry, sunny areas. This tree bears fruits before it
bears leaves. Fig wands are great for healing and transfiguration
and often found in hands of Ministry of Magic workers.
Elm tree
Fir is found in the mountains and Bowtruckles may live in those
trees. Fir wands choose witches and wizards who have a
strong sense of purpose, who are decisive, open en honest
about their own beliefs and intentions.
Mahogany is found in South America and Africa. It has
the unique quality to strengthen the wizards bond to blood
relatives. The wand chooses witches and wizards with a
capability to developing strong maturity and intelligence.
Healers, writers and philosophers are often paired with
this wood.
Maple is found in North America. It gives the owner a
sense of home wherever they go and is great for travelers.
Any witch or wizard looking for direction will be paired
Olive tree
with this wand.
Olive trees grow in subtropical climate. It is known to be resistant to fire. They are often
found in hands of persons
who strongly connect with God. It is known to help witches and wizards overcome personal
blindness.
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Rosewood is found in Brazil and East India. It usually chooses a witch with a balanced
heart and mind. It is well suited for divination.
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Chapter 6: Challenges
The Gardening Effect
Herbologists played an important role in the muggle- and
wizardsociety for a very long time. Herbology was a well respected
subject, but this has changed due to the Gardening Effect. The
understanding of material existence has completely changed over the last years. There are many
muggles that claim that nothing exists, except the material world. In other words: You can only
study what you can see. In developing this vision, the world became a toy.
Wizards caught on to this vision too. They didnt deny the existence of the invisible realities, but
they found their own way incorporate this view. They decided that everything which could be part
of the natural world was muggle and thus not good enough to study.
This is wrong. The natural world is part of the reality, although its not all of it. Plants (muggle
and magical) are a significant and complex part of everything. This is why Herbology is an
important field in the magical study.
The gardening effect had much negative consequences. The first one is the funding. Because of
the gardening effect, the wizard population is hesitant about funding Herbology. Potioneers have
helped the Herbologists, by sharing the funding money, but only if Herbology could contribute to
the potions. Another negative consequence of the gardening effect is that Herbology loses a
number of excellent candidates for the field to more respectable fields. This is because of family
pressure and because working in other fields gives you more salary. Public ridicule is expected as
well: when something goes wrong, Herbology gets the blame.
Alien Species
Alien Species are also called non-indigenous, introduced, exotic or invasive species. A definition
would be a type of plant or animal living outside its natural habitat, ecosystem or geological range.
The many effects of alien species can be a great challenge for the ecosystem and for Herbologists.
Alien Species tend to need more resources and this drains the ecosystem, The biggest problem is
water; when alien plants need to much water, the ground can become too dry for other plants to
survive. Also, sometimes water drainage will
affect how much fresh water humans living
nearby get. Alien species can also destroy land
which is normally farmland, by drying out the
soil. It also increases the change of flood and
fire, which further damages the habitat. It is
possible for alien species to cause mass extinction
of plants and animals.
Invasive and native plants.
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