| Lesson Six |
| Fluxweed |
| Isanthus brachiatus |
| Fluxweed is a member of the mint family, Lamiaceae and is also known as 'False Pennyroyal'. It grows 6-20" in height with blue flowers that are about 1/4" long. This plant is an annual, so population numbers can vary considerably from year to year. |
| Generally flowering between July and September, Fluxweed, if picked at Full moon, can be used in the Polyjuice potion. "Flux" means 'constant change or flow', hence the reason Fluxweed is used in this particular potion. |
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| Homework |
| 1) What does "Flux" mean? 2) Another name for Fluxweed is____? 3) When does it flower? 4) What potion is it most commonly used for? 5) Describe this potion to me. 6) Why is it hard to determine what the population size of Fluxweed is? |
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