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 …
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.
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 History – Learn About Mandrake Plant Lore - Gardening Know How
WEBFeb 1, 2023 · By Mary Ellen Ellis. last updated 1 February 2023. Mandragora officinarum is a real plant with a mythical past. Known more commonly as mandrake, the lore generally refers to the roots. Beginning in ancient times, the stories about mandrake included magical powers, fertility, possession by the devil, and more.
Learn About Growing Mandrake Roots - Gardening Know How
WEBJun 15, 2021 · Mandragora officinarum is a real plant with a mythical past. Known more commonly as mandrake, the lore generally refers to the roots. Beginning in ancient times, stories have included magical powers, fertility, possession by the devil, and more. Click here for additional info. By Mary Ellen Ellis
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.
Mandrake (plant) - New World Encyclopedia
WEBMandrake is the common name for any of the herbaceous, perennial plants comprising the genus Mandragora of the nightshade family Solanacea, and in particular Mandragora officinarum, whose long, fleshy, often forked root can roughly resemble the human body and has long had medicinal, mystical, and magical properties associated with it.
Mandragora officinarum | plant | Britannica
WEBmandrake. The 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 thought to be in the power of dark earth spirits.….
Mandragora officinarum Mandrake PFAF Plant Database
WEBSummary. Physical Characteristics. Mandragora officinarum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf from March to July, in flower from March to April, and the seeds ripen from July to August.
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