Magical Plants and Fungi

     Many of the plants and fungi that appear in the Harry Potter series are real and can be found in nature, perhaps even somewhere near you! More often than not the powers they possess in J.K. Rowling's books are based on folklore and legends surrounding each plant or fungus. The posts linked to below include a mix a facts, legends, and how J.K Rowling used these facts and legends as the basis of the plants as they appear magically in the Harry Potter series.

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Mistletoe - Learn of the historic magical beliefs of a plant that is considered a symbol of romance and the holidays today.

Rowan (Wiggentree) - Learn more about the cultures and legends surrounding the Rowan, or the "Wiggentree", as it is called in the Harry Potter series.