In this article, we take a look at one of world’s most famous magical plants – the mandrake root. We examine the mandrake root’s magical uses, it’s intriguing history and folklore from around the world. What Is Mandrake Root? The mandrake root is a plant in the nightshade family rich in folklore and history.

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 ...

Ever wondered how some plant roots can be worth hundreds of dollars? In this article, we have found 9 most expensive wild plants and will explain why they cost so much. Most endangered 1.

Very rare and usually expensive magical herb growing only in swampy areas, mandrake root is said to bring great power to magic that uses it. - The Book of Lore ( Ultima V ) The most sought after herb of the spellcaster, mandrake root grows along the loamy banks of stagnant swamps.

Mandrake cut 1oz 1618 gold. Often resembling a human figure, Mandrake, the common name for the plants of the genus Mandragora, root has been used in magical rituals for centuries, and is still used today in Neopagan, Wiccan, and German Revivalist practices.