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"Common in damp places mushrooms can be used in many potions."
— Description[src]

A mushroom, also known as a toadstool, is the spore producing part of a fungus, which is the portion of the organism visible above ground.[5] Though some varieties were poisonous,[3] other types of mushrooms were edible; sautéed mushrooms were a part of the Traditional English Breakfast served at the Three Broomsticks Inn.[4] Mushrooms could also be used as a potion ingredient.[2]

History[]

Toad to Toadstool was a transforming spell which transformed a toad into a toadstool. It was taught to seventh-year Transfiguration students at Hogwarts during the 1990–1991 school year.[1]

During his Charms Ordinary Wizarding Level in 1996, Ronald Weasley accidentally mutated a dinner plate into a large mushroom.[6]

When searching for a letter to Harry Potter from Albus Dumbledore she was meant to deliver, Luna Lovegood gave Ron Weasley a large spotted toadstool from her purse to hold, along with a Gurdyroot and a large quantity of cat litter.[7]

Harry, Ron, and Hermione Granger depended on such free-growing foods as wild mushrooms for sustenance during their hunt for Voldemort's Horcruxes. The first time they did this was the first night after their infiltration of the Ministry of Magic; Ron was unable to finish his portion due to feeling queasy, and Harry only ate his for the sake of Hermione's feelings.[8]

Mushrooms were covered in the Herbology books One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi and the Encyclopedia of Toadstools.[2]

Types of mushroom[]

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A field of mushrooms

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Notes and references[]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 7, Chapter 3 (On the Case) - Transfiguration Lesson "Toad to Toadstool"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Pottermore
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 The Tales of Beedle the Bard, "Babbitty Rabbitty and Her Cackling Stump"
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
  5. ↑ WP favicon Mushroom on Wikipedia
  6. ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 31 (O.W.L.s)
  7. ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 20 (Lord Voldemort's Request)
  8. ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 14 (The Thief)
  9. ↑ LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
  10. ↑ Harry Potter: The Exhibition
  11. ↑ Harry Potter Trading Card Game
  12. ↑ Writing by J. K. Rowling: "Remus Lupin" at Wizarding World
  13. ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 15 (Aragog)
  14. ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game) - GBA version
  15. ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game) - GBA version
  16. ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 12 (Professor Umbridge)
  17. ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
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