First Year Herbology Notes
written by Elizabeth Wonders
There you go, your brand-new notes for Herbology 101! Good luck! <3 (Notes on other subjects are coming out. Owl me if you would like to request a specific subject published sooner.)
Last Updated
05/19/24
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Lesson 8) Grouping Your Garden
Chapter 8
- Categorizing plants based on sunlight needs is crucial for herbologists
- Designations include moonlight, shade, partial shade, partial sun, and full sun
- Moonlight plants thrive in reflected light, often nocturnal and linked to lunar cycle
- Shade plants should be kept from too much direct sunlight, range from deep shade to light shade
- Partial sun or partial shade plants need 3-6 hours of sun per day, with slight difference in timing
- Full sun plants require at least 6 hours of sunlight exposure per day
- Plants are also categorized based on flower and foliage color
- Flower colors include pink, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, white, and black
- Foliage colors include vivid green, bluish-green, chartreuse/golden, grey/silver, and purple/dark red
- Plants are further categorized based on type, including annuals, biennials, perennials, bulbs, evergreens, ferns, herbs, and moss
- Proper labeling of plants is important for accurate identification
- A universal labeling system was established by herbologists
- The standard labeling format includes Latin name, W.H.I.P.S. class, date stored, and plant part in the jar
- Classification details should be included
- Shorthand notes of common potions or additional information can be included
- The standard format aids in collaboration and buying/selling to apothecaries
- It is good practice to use the standard labeling form at Hogwarts
- Other optional information can be included, such as moon phase, location, or strain
