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πŸŒ™ Wolfsbane (Aconite)

Wolfsbane, also called aconite or monkshood, is a poisonous plant.

⚠️ Properties

  • Highly poisonous
  • Also called aconite
  • Also called monkshood
  • Key ingredient in Wolfsbane Potion

πŸŽ“ First Year

Snape questioned Harry about this in first lesson: "What is the difference between monkshood and wolfsbane?" Answer: They're the same plant.

βš—οΈ Wolfsbane Potion

Despite being poisonous, wolfsbane is the key ingredient in the potion that allows werewolves to keep their human minds during transformation.

πŸ“š See Also

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