Herbology 101
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Gurdyroot
Grow in pots seven and a half times the bulb, plenty of sunlight and water and very nutritious soil.
Appear like green onions, foul scent and flavour.
Not a wide range of uses, but used in some potions to ward off creatures.
Attract bugs, so protective charm must be put around plant.
Bouncing Bulb
Purple bulbs that jump.
Grow in neutral soil with lots of sunlight.
Young bouncing bulbs are relatvely harmless, although they will try to hit you in the face.
Larger bouncing bulbs can grow to doorway size so flipendo and indendio are useful for fending them off.
Aconite
Found in forests of moderate temperatures, northern hemisphere mostly.
Prefers dark and rich soil and a shady environment.
Is deadly poisonous and is a silent killer through its extremely powerful sedative qualities.
Take extreme care in keeping animals and children away from plant.
If consumed of touches an open wound seek medical assistance.
Always wear dragon hide gloves when handling.
Has some medicinal purposes and is used in draught of living death.
Wormwood
Found throughout Europe.
Height of 1-2 metres, woody roots and leaves.
Prefers salt water to grow in.
Associated with bitterness and sadness.
Used for medicinal purposes and in potions such as the draught of living death.