Herbology Club: Rewriting the Textbook
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Your assignment: Rewriting the Textbook
Details: The old Herbology textbook is a bit out of date, and we've been asked to help update a few entries!
Pick a plant from THIS LIST. Make sure it isn't a plant that somebody hasn't already written about - first come, first served! I don't mind if it's magical, or a wand tree, or a mundane plant you just throw into potions. There's over fifty plants listed, so there shouldn't be any problems getting one!
Please try to keep your entry as accurate possible. Stating maple is a tree commonly used for wands, grows up to 45 m and found across the world isn't hard. However, I won't bite your head off if you make up a random scientific name (if J.K. can use Dog Latin without impunity, so can we!), add that a species in Africa is prone to spontaneous combustion or note that its sap boosts Love Potion effects. I'm leaving the accuracy/creativity judgment call to you guys.
Things your entry must have:
Name: Common and scientific. Feel free to make up the latter.
Size: Height/breadth? Preferably in centimetres/metres, but I know this can be so hard for some of you. >.>;
Colour: I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO EXPLAIN THIS
Location: NEITHER THIS
Variations: How many species are there? Any popular/special ones we should know?
Suggested Magical Use(s): Edible? Potions ingredient? More effective than Aunt Marge's dogs at fending off Death Eaters?
Author's Note(s): Anything else you want to add about this plant?
Optional Image: You may include a 100x100 image of your plant, but it isn't necessary.
Got your act together? Submit your assignment using this handy-dandy form!
Points: 10 for participation.
Due Date: Wednesday, March 25, evening EST
Not afraid to get your hands dirty? Join us in the greenhouse!
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Date: 2009-03-23 08:59 pm (UTC)Size: up to 20 cm in height
Colour: ranges from pink/red/orange to blue/purple
Location: temperate regions, but grows well in most soils
Variations: more mundane varieties don't have fangs
Suggested Magical Use(s): The Fanged Geranium is highly recommended for recluses who don't favour company: simply install them on a windowsill planter. The Fanged Geranium is also a recognized competition breed of flower and a fierce category to compete in the annual Wizarding Gardens Championship.
Author's Note(s): Due to its popularity and easy blending with its less magical species, there are stiff fines if caught using them anywhere near a Muggle or Muggle settlement.
Elaine//Ravenclaw