Silverweed
Species information
Distinction(s)	Yellow in colour
Usage	Used in Potion-making

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Silverweed (Potentilla spp.) is a species of plant in the rose family. It is used in potion-making; there was some in the potions stores at Hogwarts School. ^[1] It is yellow in colour, and some substances are able to conserve it.

AppearancesEdit

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film) (First appearance)

Behind the scenesEdit

• Silverweed, or goosewort, was a highly respected medicinal plant in medieval Europe, used to treat abdominal cramping and open sores.^[2][3][4]

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