Invasive and Alien Species: 

Herbologists face some challenges with invasive and alien soecies. These plants cause harm to eco systems by displacing native plants and upsetting fragile balances. 

Agressive plants: 

Agressive plants spread belong their intended space, which poses challenges. Agressive plants are often also invasive, for example foregin plants that displace native plants are natrually agressive. Managing agressive plants includes weeding, pot containment and using the Containment Charm. Potions such as the Stunting Solution can halt growth, however it can also have drawbacks for the soil. 

Containment Charm: 

• Incantation: Quaem (KWAY-em)


• Wand movement: Lassow around the target area


• Willpower: Low- medium 


• Concentration: Low

Fierce flowers and hostile herbs: 

• Creepy Ivy: Native to Europe and Asia, Hedera vargora is an agressive plant which spreads at a rapid rate and smothers other plants. It requires a pH level of 6.5-7.0, full shade and frequent watering. The containment charm and other jinxies can be used to control it. It is used in potions and Bruise Removal Paste. 


• Lovage: Levisticum officinale is non native to the UK and thrives in various levels of sunlight and good drainage. It is mildly agressive, but can be managed with the Contianment Charm or pot growth. It is used in potions for fevers, digestion and confusion. 


• Snakeweed: Polygonum bistorta is related to knot grass, blooms twice, tolerates both sun and shade and thrives in various pH levels. It isn't invasive but can spread if it isn't controlled. The flowers and leaves of snakeweed is used in stomach solutions, ulcers and antidotes.