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38 Cards in this Set
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What is Herbology?
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The Study of Non-magical and magical plants
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What supplies are needed for class?
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Dragon-hide gloves, earmuffs, and a wand are necessary supplies
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What is Dragon Dung?
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Dragon dung is an odorless fertilizer and can be used as compost
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What dung is used for more sensitive plants?
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Mooncalf dung
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Why is dragon dung more powerful than Mooncalf dung?
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Dragon dung has acids that break things down to their most basic (natural) state
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How may, in some cases, mooncalf dung not be a better option than dragon dung?
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If the soil being used is worn down, mooncalf dung may not be powerful enough to fully let the plant reach its’ required nutrients
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How are centaur tears useful?
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Centaur tears are abundant in nutrient and can revive a plant moments from death
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Why should you use caution on the type of plant you give centaur tears to?
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Some plants grow in saltwater, and centaur tears are toxic to saltwater plants
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Name the two main ingredients of a sleeping potion, and what they have in common
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Starpuff and Moonstone. They both have names related to sleep
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What is Moonstone and what is it used for?
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Moonstone is an ingredient used in the Dreamless Sleep Potions. It is actually just broken pieces of hatched dragon eggs
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Describe a starpuff:
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Starpuffs have sparkling petals and shimmering leaves. They can be hypnotic.
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Why might a dreamless sleep potion not work without starpuffs?
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Even though a moonstone causes drowsiness, without the Starpuffs, the Dreamless Sleep potion wouldn’t be Dreamless.
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Without Moonstone, why would the dreamless sleep potion not work?
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The starpuffs cause the lack of dreams, without moonstone, you would not fall asleep
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What main ingredients are in the Draught of Living Death?
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An infusion of wormwood and powdered Asphodel
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Where is the Gillyweed plant native to?
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The Mediterranean Sea
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How high can Gillyweed grow?
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From 5 to 7 centimeters
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What pH soil ranged does it grow in?
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from 7.9 to 8.4 (neutral/weakly alkaline)
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List two qualities of Gillyweed:
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Consumes a large amount of water
requires little sunlight |
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The Gillac weed family:
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has no limit to amount of sunlight taken in. (as long as they have the required amount of water)
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Describe what Gillyweed looks like:
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A slimy, grey-green plant that grows in a bushel
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consumption of gillyweed by a human results in:
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temporary gills, fins, and webs
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How long do the effects of Gillyweed last?
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The gillyweed effect last for about one hour in freshwater, and three in salt.
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What underwater tree is believed to be related to Gillyweed?
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The Gillywood
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Why is the Gillyweed drink popular?
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Consuming gillyweed gives the consumer a refreshing, nourishing feeling making it popular as a drink
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What do muggles know of the Valerian root?
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They know of its existence, but not its powers
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Where is the Valerian Root native to?
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Europe and some of Asia (although it has migrated to some of North America)
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How far down should a Valerian seed be planted?
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1/8 of an inch down
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How high may a Valerian Sprig grow?
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To about 5 feet
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Describe a Valerian Sprig:
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It grows in bunches of varying colored (usually white) flowers
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When should Valerian Sprigs be harvested?
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In the Fall or Spring
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What kind of potions are Valerian *sprigs* used in and why are they used in that type?
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It's used in Sleeping potions because of its sedative effect
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What kind of potions are Valerian *roots* used in?
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They're used in calming potions
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How much sunlight is required for a Valerian sprig?
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Seven hours of sunlight
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What level of pH should Valerian Sprigs grow in?
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Between 4.5 to 5.0 (Weakly acidic)
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Why are Valerian roots sometimes used for perfumes?
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Because of its strong scent (A mix of cherry and Vanilla)
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When is the Root sometimes worn?
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A groom sometimes wears the root to ward off (the envy of) elves
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What Animal should never be let near Valerian Sprigs?
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Cats; to them, it's as attractive as catnip
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Describe the Draught of Living Death:
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A very powerful potion that puts the consumer into indefinite sleep
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