Abstract of Paper to be Presented at Accio 2008

Mandragora Rowlingiensis versus Mandragora Officinalis - The Same Plant?

Ruth Rickersfeld

In "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" J. K. Rowling used the Mandrake as a vital part in the plot. She described the plant in relative detail, along with its care, use and dangers. Since it is in the magical world, we cannot be sure everything is as we are used to. It is interesting to compare the Mandragora officinarum (the Muggle plant) with Mandragora rowlingiensis. So follow me into the depth of the magic, legend and the facts about one of the most mystical plants on this planet.



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