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  1. Mandrake - Wikipedia

    A mandrake is one of several toxic plant species with "man-shaped" roots and some uses in folk remedies. The roots by themselves may also be referred to as "mandrakes". The term …

  2. Mandrake | Description, Species, & Traditions | Britannica

    mandrake, (genus Mandragora), genus of six species of hallucinogenic plants in the nightshade family (Solanaceae) native to the Mediterranean region and the Himalayas.

  3. What Is Mandrake Used For? History, Uses, and Dangers ...

    Nov 30, 2025 · Learn the history, traditional uses, and inherent dangers of Mandrake, a nightshade plant defined by potent chemistry and deep folklore.

  4. What Is a Mandrake Plant and Why Is It Dangerous ...

    Nov 6, 2025 · The mandrake plant is one of the most mythologized and misunderstood organisms in the world. Found primarily in the Mediterranean region, this perennial herb holds a unique …

  5. The Powerful Solanaceae: Mandrake - US Forest Service

    Podophyllum peltatum is also known as American mandrake or mayapple. Known for its own potent medicinal properties, it should not be confused with the European mandrake plant. …

  6. Mandrake: The Enigmatic Medicinal Plant (2026) - The Herb Prof

    Mandrake, a plant with a rich and captivating history, has sparked the imagination of many cultures over the centuries. Also known as Manroot, the root of the mandrake plant is famous …

  7. Mandrake (plant) - New World Encyclopedia

    Mandrake in Hebrew is דודאים (dûdã'im), meaning “love plant.” Most interpreters hold Mandragora officinarum to be the plant intended in Genesis 30:14 ("love plant") and Song of Songs 7:13 …