mandragora

• Род бесстебельных трав семейства Паслёновые, часто ассоциируемый с лекарственными или мифологическими свойствами.

A genus of stemless herbs belonging to the Solanaceae family, often associated with medicinal or mythological properties.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Botanical genusC2formalscientific

   A genus of stemless or short-stemmed perennial herbs in the nightshade family (Solanaceae), known for their thick, often forked roots.

   Ботанический род

   • Mandragora species are native to the Mediterranean region and the Himalayas.
   • The root of the Mandragora plant has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
   • Botanists classify Mandragora within the Solanaceae family.

2. Mythological plantC2formal

   A legendary plant, often called mandrake, whose root was believed to resemble a human figure and to possess magical properties, such as screaming when uprooted.

   Мифологическое растение

   • In medieval folklore, the Mandragora was said to grant protection and wealth.
   • Shakespeare referenced the Mandragora in his play 'Romeo and Juliet'.
   • The myth of the Mandragora's scream was used to deter people from harvesting it.

   Synonymsmandrake