ISO Mandrake - Mandragora officinarum
I've just been reading some articles on the history of Mandrakes; from their use by roman herbalists, to the medieval beliefs that the fork-shaped tap root is human in form and pulling it out of the ground will make the "human" part of the root scream in pain so loudly that it will kill anyone close by. That's why a dog was used to get it out of the ground.
I think it's got a terribly fascinating history, and would love to see it in real life - perhaps even grow it.
Has anyone seen this plant in this country? I remember a few years ago I found some seed suppliers in QLD who listed it in their catalogue and to whom I gave my credit card details. They took the money, but I got no seeds. Pity I can't remember who they were!
Does anyone have any info re growing it, seeing it, finding seeds for it etc?
Ilijasx.
ruralpeasant
Daisyduckworth
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