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+ | A '''daisy''' is a common [[Europe]]an wildflower with white and yellow flowers. Its roots are an ingredient used in the [[Shrinking Solution]] and [[Essence of Daisyroot]]. [[Severus Snape]] kept a bottle of the latter elixir in the [[potions classroom]] at [[Hogwarts]] in [[1995]]. Daisies are also used in the brewing of [[alcohol]]ic beverages, such as the [[Daisyroot Draught]]. |
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| + | There was a reference to daisies in [[Ronald Weasley|Ron]]'s unsuccessfully performed [[Colour Change Charm|colour changing charm]] in [[1991]].<ref name="PS6">''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'' - Chapter 6 (''The Journey from the Platform Nine and Three-quarters'')</ref> |
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| + | The Latin name 'Asteraceae' is derived from the type genus ''Aster'', which is a Greek term, meaning "star".<ref>Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Aster. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aster</ref> While 'Compositae', an older but still valid name,<ref>International Code of Botanical Nomenclature - Article 18.5 http://ibot.sav.sk/icbn/main.htm</ref> means ''composite'' and refers to the characteristic inflorescence, a special type of pseudanthium found in only a few other angiosperm families. The study of this family is known as synantherology. |
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| + | In addition, the name ''daisy'' is derived from its Old English meaning, ''dægesege,'' from dæges eage meaning "day's eye," and this was because the petals open at dawn and close at dusk. |
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| + | *''[[The Wizarding World of Harry Potter]]'' {{Mention}} |
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| + | *''[[The Road to Hogwarts Sweepstakes]]'' |
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- "Daisies are often considered weeds because they thrive in inhospitable conditions and are resistant to bugs."
- — Zygmunt Budge, Book of Potions[src]
A daisy is a common European wildflower with white and yellow flowers. Its roots are an ingredient used in the Shrinking Solution and Essence of Daisyroot. Severus Snape kept a bottle of the latter elixir in the potions classroom at Hogwarts in 1995. Daisies are also used in the brewing of alcoholic beverages, such as the Daisyroot Draught.
There was a reference to daisies in Ron's unsuccessfully performed colour changing charm in 1991.[1]
Etymology
The roots of a daisy on a chopping board.
The Latin name 'Asteraceae' is derived from the type genus Aster, which is a Greek term, meaning "star".[2] While 'Compositae', an older but still valid name,[3] means composite and refers to the characteristic inflorescence, a special type of pseudanthium found in only a few other angiosperm families. The study of this family is known as synantherology.
In addition, the name daisy is derived from its Old English meaning, dægesege, from dæges eage meaning "day's eye," and this was because the petals open at dawn and close at dusk.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First mentioned)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film) (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game) (GBA version only)
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Mentioned only)
- The Road to Hogwarts Sweepstakes
- Wonderbook: Book of Potions
References
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - Chapter 6 (The Journey from the Platform Nine and Three-quarters)
- ↑ Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Aster. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aster
- ↑ International Code of Botanical Nomenclature - Article 18.5 http://ibot.sav.sk/icbn/main.htm