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'''Fluxweed''' is a member of the [[mustard]] family known for its healing properties.<ref>[[Wikipedia:Sisymbrium sophia|Flixweed]] at [[Wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]]</ref> When picked at the [[Moon|full moon]], it can be used in the making of the [[Polyjuice Potion]].<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]'' - Chapter 10 (''The Rogue Bludger'')</ref> Sixteen scruples are needed to make the [[potion]].<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)]]''</ref>
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==Etymology==
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The word Flux means constant change or flow so it makes sense that it would be an ingredient in [[Polyjuice Potion]].
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==Behind the scenes==
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*The use of fluxweed in the Polyjuice Potion was chosen by [[J. K. Rowling]] to represent "the mutability of the body as it changed into another".<ref>[http://www.pottermore.com/en/book2/chapter12/moment2/polyjuice-potion/2 Pottermore - The Polyjuice Potion - J.K. Rowling's Thoughts]</ref>
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==Appearances==
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]'' {{1st}}
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)]]''
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*''[[The Road to Hogwarts Sweepstakes]]''
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*''[[Pottermore]]''
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==Notes and references==
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[[es:Descurainia Sophia]]
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[[Category:Polyjuice Potion]]

Revision as of 15:21, 2 August 2015

Fluxweed is a member of the mustard family known for its healing properties.[1] When picked at the full moon, it can be used in the making of the Polyjuice Potion.[2] Sixteen scruples are needed to make the potion.[3]

Etymology

The word Flux means constant change or flow so it makes sense that it would be an ingredient in Polyjuice Potion.

Behind the scenes

  • The use of fluxweed in the Polyjuice Potion was chosen by J. K. Rowling to represent "the mutability of the body as it changed into another".[4]

Appearances

Notes and references