A mandrake is the root of a plant, historically derived either from plants of the genus Mandragora (in the family of Nightshades) found in the Mediterranean region. The plants from which the root is obtained are also called "mandrakes". Mediterranean mandrakes (Mandragora officinarum) are perennial herbaceous plants with elliptical or ovate leaves arranged in a rosette, a thick upright root, often branched, and purple bell-shaped flowers. Because mandrakes contain deliriant hallucinogenic tropane alkaloids and the shape of their roots often resembles human figures, they have been associated with magic rituals throughout history. The Mandrake colourway has a light green base with brown streaks and green, purple, brown speckles.
