Mandragora officinarum - Wikipedia
WEBMandragora officinarum is the type species of the plant genus Mandragora in the nightshade family Solanaceae. It is often known as mandrake, although this name is also used for other plants. As of 2015, sources differed significantly in the species they use for Mandragora plants native to the Mediterranean region.
Mandrake | Description, Species, & Traditions | Britannica
WEBThe best-known species, Mandragora officinarum, has long been known for its poisonous properties. In ancient times it was used as a narcotic and an aphrodisiac, and it was also believed to have certain magical powers. Its root was …
The History and Uses of the Magical Mandrake, According to Modern ...
WEBJan 12, 2016 · Dioscurides, a first-century Greek physician, tells us that a “winecupful” of mandrake root (that is, mandrake root boiled in wine) was used as an anesthetic in ancient Rome. But be careful ...
Mandrake - Wikipedia
WEBMandrake. The so-called "female" and "male" mandrakes, from a 1583 illustration. The flowers of Mandragora officinarum. A mandrake root, resembling a human form ( Science Museum, London) A mandrake is the root of a plant, historically derived either from plants of the genus Mandragora (in the family Solanaceae) found in the Mediterranean region ...
How to Grow Mandrake | Gardener’s Path
WEBOct 31, 2022 · Learn how to grow Mandragora, the mysterious mandrake plant! This is an essential ornamental to cultivate in a magical garden. Read more on Gardener's Path.
Mandragora officinarum | plant | Britannica
WEBThe fruit is a fleshy orange-coloured berry. The plants are characterized by a long thick taproot that is often forked. All parts of the plants contain tropane alkaloids and are considered poisonous. The best-known species, Mandragora officinarum, has long been known for its poisonous properties.
The Powerful Solanaceae: Mandrake - US Forest Service
WEBThere are six species of mandrake, mostly distributed throughout southern Europe, the Middle East, and northern Africa. The most well known species are Mandragara officinarum and M. autumnalis, the former blooming in springtime and …
Mandrake - Old Herbs
WEBMandrake - Mandragora officinarum Scientific name: Mandragora officinarum L. (Solanaceae) Common Name: English: Mandrake French: Mandragore German: Alraune Italian: Mandragora
Mandrake - Advice From The Herb Lady
WEBMandrake (Mandragora officinarum) has a long history and many superstitions attached to it. There are references to it in the Bible as well as in ancient books of magical practices. Perhaps the most widespread superstition attached to mandrake is the belief that the root screams as it is pulled from the ground.
Learn About Growing Mandrake Roots - Gardening Know How
WEBJun 15, 2021 · Long absent from American ornamental gardens, mandrake ( Mandragora officinarum ), also called Satan's apple, is making a comeback, thanks in part to the Harry Potter books and movies. Mandrake plants bloom in spring with lovely blue and white blossoms, and in late summer the plants produce attractive (but inedible) red-orange …
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