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Details: The old Herbology textbook is a bit out of date, and we've been asked to help update a few entries!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: 2009-03-24 05:24 am (UTC)Size: Various species have been known to grow up to 30 m high.
Colour: Rich hues in varying brownish tones; some with darker veining.
Location: Several parts of the world. Notably found in Tropical America, Southeast Asia, and Madagascar.
Variations: Brazilian Rosewood (which is also termed as an endangered species), East Indian Rosewood.
Suggested Magical Use(s): Supposedly Rosewood is the wood of love as it is well known for its powers in matters of the heart as well as for its medicinal qualities. It is said to work well for charms, particularly dealing with those of love and healing. It is also well suited for use in divination. Is most obviously used in making wands as all Rosewood is known to be strong and heavy, with excellent polish.
Fleur Delacour is an example of someone who uses a Rosewood wand. Her wand is 9 1/2 " long, inflexible, and contains a veela hair from her Grandmother.
Author's Note(s): Rosewood is notably used mainly for flooring, furniture, turnery, musical instruments, billiard cues, and chess sets.
**Not all species in the large genus Dalbergia yield Rosewoods, only about a dozen species.
Becky//Slytherin