Mandrake is a poisonous plant whose humanoid-shaped roots have many μαγείαal properties. The necropolis of Fen Carn is said to have an unusually large "population" of female mandrake plants.
Encyclopaedia Maxima Mundi entry[]
- Mandrake (also called divergoton) : species of plant in the Solanaceae family including herbaceous, stemless tap roots bearing a certain resemblance to the human form; rosette leaves.
- Mandrake, autumnalis or officinialis, is cultivated in small quantities in Vicovaro, Rowan and Ymlac, and is rarely found in growing wild. It initially produces green berries which ripen to yellow, and which are eaten with vinegar and pepper; it's leaves are used in the dried form. The mandrake root, these days appreciated in medicine and pharmaceuticals, earlier played an important role in superstitions, especially among the Nordlings: the roots were sculpted into small human-shaped dolls (alrunes) which were kept as powerful talismans in homes. They were thought to protect against illness and to bring luck, ensuring fertility to the women and easy births. They were dressed in tiny oufits which were changed with each full moon. Mandrake roots, for which the price could reach seventy florins, were also used in commerce. The same for bryonia roots (sic). According to the superstitions, mandrake root was used in spells and magic philtres, but also for poisons. This belief resurfaced during the witch hunts. Notably, the unlawful use of mandrake was established during the trial of Lukrezia Vigo (sic).
- The legendary Filippa Alhard (sic) likely also used mandrake to fashion poisons.
Effenberg and Talbot
Encyclopaedia Maxima Mundi, Tome IX
Στο παιχνίδι The Witcher[]
| Mandrake | |
|---|---|
 Mandrake | |
| Περιγραφή | |
Είδος |
Βότανα |
Περιέχει |
 
|
Αγορά |
15 
|
Πωλώ |
3
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The root of the mandrake plant is poisonous, but exhibits magical properties.
Πηγή[]
- After completing the Daily Bread quest, Γκέραλτ can give any meat food to the "Elf" NPCs in and around the cave. Any Elf inside the cave at night will unlock Han and Mandrake root in return. The Elf who stays outside of the cave even at night will give entries for Honeysuckle and Bryonia instead.
- Ritual Plants
Notes[]
- Abigail gives Γκέραλτ two of these with the cash reward upon completion of The Barghest Contract in Chapter I, but it does not unlock the ingredient entry.
- Several are required for Hunting the Wild Hunt in Chapter IV. They can be found in the kurgans outside the hermit's hut.
In The Witcher: Versus[]
Players can now pay "real world" money to buy mandrake (
), which can be used within the game to buy alchemical items like potions, etc. Players who participate in special Versus events can also win mandrake.
Στο παιχνίδι για υπολογιστή The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings[]
| Mandrake root | |
|---|---|
 Alchemy ingredient. Contains quebrith | |
| Περιγραφή | |
Κατηγορία |
Common |
Είδος |
αλχημική συστατικό |
Περιέχει |
|
Προέλευση |
Grows wild / purchase |
Αγορά |
16 / 20 
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Πωλώ |
2
|
Βάρος |
 0
|
While this plant grows wild and is quite abundant, it can also be purchased. Merchants who sell white myrtle include:
- Anezka in Lobinden
- Vilmos Bartok in Flotsam
- Mottle outside Vergen
- Sambor in the camp followers' encampment
- Myron in the Kaedweni camp
- Relic peddler in the Kaedweni camp
- Felicia Cori in Vergen or Loc Muinne
- The Incredible Lockhart in Loc Muinne
- Marcus in Loc Muinne