Second Years Guide to Ace Herbology: A Study Guide
This book is intended for all who need a quick study reference guide for HERB-201. It has a glossary of terms & its appropriate meanings for the entire course. Each chapter is based on a lesson; where it won't go into grave detail, but will give you the necessary components to study for upcoming tests & assignments. This does not include mid-term & final exams. All detailed information about each topic is in your official lessons with the Professor. DO NOT COPY AS IT IS PLAGIARISM!
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Lesson Five: Pushy Plants Study Guide
Chapter 6
Invasive Species & Aggressive Plants
Invasive plants are a danger to an ecosystem, as it does not belong among the plants that already live there. Invasive plants may need extra resources to survive. Aggressive plants don't need too much attention to survive. Aggressive plants may not always be invasive. To keep them under control, weed the plants that are unwanted in the area. The Stunting Solution will prevent the desired plant from growing & reproducing.
Creeping Ivy (Hedra Vagora)
This type of ivy needs full shade & a pH balance of 6.5 to 7.0. Water often, but its vines will take around three years to truly grow. The Containment Charm, the Knockback Jinx, the Impediment Jinx, & the Stunning Spell will all work on this plant. Its leaves are used in Bruise Removal Paste, potions to treat kidney diseases, & in teas for those with relentless coughs.
Lovage (Levisticum Officinale)
This plant needs full sunlight, good soil drainage, & a pH balance of 6.5. Water often & use the Severing Charm for drainage. Weeding & the Containment Charm is used to prevent it from roaming. Its roots are used in the Fever Reliever & digesting potions. Its leaves are used in the Befuddling Brew & the Reckless Refreshment potions. Its seeds are used in many eye drop solutions.
Snakeweed (Polygonum Bistorta)
It needs any type of light such as full sunlight & partial shade. It likes well-watered areas, but can survive with a reduced amount. It can handle a pH balance of 5.6 to 8.5 & it is recommended to remove any decaying buds. Use the Containment Charm to limit its movement around the garden. Its flowers are used for stomach settling solutions & ulcer elixirs. Its leaves are used for snakeweed tea & herb pudding. Its roots are used for powder & the moisture is extracted from its leaves & flowers.
The Containment Charm
Incantation: Quaem (KWAY-em)
Wand Movement: A lasso around the desired area
Willpower: Low to Medium
Concentration: Low
Fun Facts
⊱ Female creatures like Kneazles, Nifflers, & Crups ingest Largrass when with child to calm an upset stomach.
⊱ Creeping Ivy can travel & grow in other countries on its own, though that can take hundreds of years.
⊱ Snakeweed is also called Bistort, Osterick, & Dragonwort & it is a relative to Knotgrass.
⊱ Fires & floods may make increased risks in an ecosystem.
