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- "Never eat the leaves of the Alihotsy tree (also known as the Hyena tree). These leaves cause uncontrollable laughter."
- — Phyllida Spore, One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi[src]
Alihotsy (also known as the Hyena tree) is a magical tree. The leaves of the plant can induce hysteria and uncontrollable laughter. The treacle produced by the Glumbumble acts as an antidote to the effects of Alihotsy leaves.[1]
Finely chopped Alihotsy leaves are used as an ingredient for the Laughing Potion. The leaves' mirth-inducing properties can be damaged by stirring the potion too vigorously following its addition to the mixture.[2] They are also the main ingredient in the Alihotsy Draught.
Minister for Magic Wilhelmina Tuft died in office after discovering her allergy to Alihotsy-flavoured fudge.[3]
Etymology
The name of the plant is derived from Alohotsy, one of the sixteen figures of Sikidy, an East African form of Geomancy. As defined by J. K. Rowling, the figure symbolises "lightness of spirit".[4]
Appearances
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (real) (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter Trading Card Game (Mentioned only)
- Pottermore (Mentioned only)
- Wonderbook: Book of Potions (First appearance)
- Fantastic Beasts: Cases from the Wizarding World
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
Notes and references
- ↑ Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - An A-Z of Fantastic Beasts
- ↑ Wonderbook: Book of Spells - see this video
- ↑ Writing by J. K. Rowling: "Ministers for Magic" at Pottermore
- ↑ Lexicon Trial Transcript, Day 1. Stanford Law