The Harry Potter Encyclopedia

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🌱 Mandrakes

Mandrakes, or Mandragora, are magical plants with powerful restorative properties.

🎨 Appearance

  • Roots look like small humans
  • Tufty leaves grow from head
  • Pale green when young
  • Become more human-like as mature

πŸ’€ Deadly Scream

  • Cry is fatal to anyone who hears it
  • Young Mandrakes only knock out
  • Must wear earmuffs when handling
  • Scream when uprooted

βš—οΈ Uses

πŸŽ“ Herbology

Second-years learn to repot Mandrakes, a noisy and unpleasant task.

πŸ“š See Also

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