Mandrágora (Mandragora officinarum)

pulling the mandrake out of the earth was considered very dangerous, even fatal. Certain rituals had to be executed to be able to harvest the mandrake without any damage. That's how powerful it was considered back in the days.

Formerly, the mandrake was appreciated because of its pain-relieving characteristics. In Europe, two varieties of mandrakes are native and can be grown from seed. The (Common) Mandrake (Mandroga officinarum) and the Autumn Mandrake (Mandragora autumnalis). The cultivation of this species here, the one blooming in spring (Mandragora officinarum), is a little bit more difficult than the one of the Mandragora autumnalis blooming in autumn.

The plant is very poisonous and shouldn't be planted into gardens where toddlers play!

Mandragora officinarum seeds, content: Approx. 10 Mandrake seeds