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
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)
- The Road to Hogwarts Sweepstakes
- Pottermore
Notes and references
- ↑ Flixweed at Wikipedia
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Chapter 10 (The Rogue Bludger)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
- ↑ Pottermore - The Polyjuice Potion - J.K. Rowling's Thoughts