Description:
This plant, native to the coastal Mediterranean region, is known for its roots that resemble a human and contain the alkaloid hyoscyamine. It has a flat rosette of sandpapery green foliage and produces small lavender flowers in early spring. The plant is recognized for its medicinal and magical properties, with roots that are said to 'shriek' when pulled from the ground. It is toxic and contains tropane alkaloids, with flowers clustered at the center of the rosette and yellow or orange berries.
Sources:
- [1] Mandragora autumnale: Plant Delights. Visit Source
- [2] Mandragora autumnalis: Wikipedia. Visit Source
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