A/N: Here's the next installment. The PJatO reference is pretty obvious in this one. There's a whole bunch of subtle hints and not so subtle ones too...
Ambrosia
Ambrosia is a golden flower with spade-shaped leaves. The flowers have twelve petals, rather than the usual five to six. The petals are teardrop shaped. Nectar can be collected from the flower, and is clear with a gold glow. Ambrosia is a key ingredient in the Felix Felicis Potion. Its petals give the drought its characteristic gold colour. In small quantities it can heal any wound. The petals should be crushed and mixed with a tablespoon of water, and then swallowed in one sip. If more than the required dose is taken, then the victim experiences hallucinations and a burning sensation all over the body. Half-bloods have a higher resistance for Ambrosia, and can take a larger amount than pure-bloods. Muggle-born wizards cannot take the plant for fear of losing their mind. The Ambrosia nectar can also be used, and its effect is similar to the Ambrosia petals. It is said to taste like whatever is most comforting to you. I myself have never tried it for the locals say it can drive you insane with longing and desire. The root, which is black and gives off a purple glow, is extremely dangerous, and can sever one's soul from their body. Only dark wizards dare use it as the plant's root has an affinity for the dark. A weak or good wizard will not be able to use the root. Once the root is destroyed, it releases the souls captured. The weakness of the Ambrosia plant is that it can be destroyed by Greek fyre, an ancient magic known only to the pureblood family of the Ignatius.
A/N: The chapter's kinda short cuz I only wanted to do one plant per chapter. I have them finished until Bristlebush...
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