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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, or from other species, such as Bryonia alba (the English mandrake, in the family Cucurbitaceae) or the American mandrake (Podophyllum peltatum in the family Berberidaceae) which have ...
Mandrake, genus of six species of hallucinogenic plants in the nightshade family native to the Mediterranean region and the Himalayas. The plants are particularly noted for their potent roots, which somewhat resemble the human form and have a long history of use in religious and superstitious practices.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jan 12, 2016 · Learn about the mandrake, a nightshade plant with hallucinogenic and narcotic properties, and its role in witchcraft, sorcery, and herbal medicine. Discover how witches and sorcerers used the mandrake to heal, love, and conceive, and how it became a symbol of danger and death.
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Mandragora officinarum is the type species of the plant genus Mandragora in the nightshade family Solanaceae. [2] 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, Abu’l-ruh (Old Arabic, “master of the life breath”), Satan’s apple, Manroot, Devil’s testicle, Circe’s plant ( Mandragora spp.) Once considered the most important plant of the Mediterranean region, the mystique and lore of mandrake has now all but disappeared from the modern lexicon.
Feb 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.
May 23, 2018 · Mandrake is a plant with a toxic root that resembles a human figure and has various magical and medicinal properties. Learn about its history, uses, and dangers from different sources, including the Bible, ancient writers, and modern experts.
