Moly
Species information
Stem	Black
Flowers	White
Usage	Protection against Dark Enchantments Potion ingredient

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Moly is powerful plant with many powerful properties: Moly plants are known to protect against Dark Enchantments, and can be eaten to counteract them. Moly plants are easily recognised by their distinctive black stems and white flowers.

This particular herb is used in potion-making; more specifically in the brewing of the Wiggenweld Potion.

Behind the scenes

• This herb appears in the Muggle Greek story of the Odyssey, where it is used by the protagonist, Odysseus, to help resist a witch-goddess' (called Circe) dark magic.

Appearances

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)
• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game) ^[1]
• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)
• Pottermore (Mentioned only)

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