The Harry Potter series introduced many new things to fans, one of those things being Herbology. Herbology played an important role in the series, as the characters in the series learned about Herbology through classes with Professor Sprout. Fans were introduced to powerful plants like Mandrakes and Gillyweed and were taught about the powers they possessed.
Fans of the series who especially loved the craft of Herbology, paid tribute to their love of this part of the series in different ways, some with tattoos.
Cartoon Mandrake
The Mandrake root, or Mandragora, played a vital role in the series when it was introduced in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. This plant was used to return those who had been petrified by the monster in the chamber to their original state and made an impression on fans with the unique and fatal cries that baby Mandrakes created. This tattoo is a cartoon-like and colorful version of the plant that is quite adorable.
Mimbulus Mimbletonia
The plant shown in this tattoo was one that Neville Longbotton was fascinated with, and was often carried around with him. The cactus-like plant fascinated fans of this series, and this tattoo is the perfect representation of that. The details in this tattoo depict the Mimbulus Mimbletonia exactly as it was described in the books and how it appeared in the films. This tattoo is also a tribute to Neville, with his frog, Trevor, illustrated in it as well.
Mortar And Pestle
This tattoo by tattoo artist, Rachael Haney, depicts ingredients often described in the Harry Potter series. As many fans know, Herbology was incredibly important for many reasons in this magical universe, but was essential to potion-making, as well as creating healing remedies.
This tattoo depicts a mortar and pestle with plants and herbs that could have been seen in Professor Sprout's greenhouse classroom with amazing detail, line work, and overall artistry.
Baby Mandrake
The different stages of the life of a Mandrake are vital in how potent they are and what they are capable of. For example, in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, it was necessary for the Mandrake's to finish puberty before they were able to treat petrified students. This tattoo shows off a baby Mandrake, and is adorable. The details and fun twist on the illustration of this plant make this Mandrake tattoo original and unique.
Dirigible Plum
The Dirigible Plum is a plant that contains many magical elements. The Dirigible Plum is actually a fruit that oddly grows upside down on bushes. There are different magical components that this fruit has, but it was said by Xenophilius Lovegood in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows that is helps to accept the extraordinary. This tattoo is a minimalistic and simple tribute to Herbology and the different plants that came from this series.
Gillyweed
Gillyweed was introduced to the series in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. When Harry was searching for a way to breath underwater for one of the Triwizard Tournament's challenges, Neville offered his assistance.
With Neville's extensive knowledge of Herbology and plants, and with a nudge from the fake Mad-Eye Moody, he was able to provide Harry with Gillyweed, which allowed him to successfully breathe underwater. This magical tattoo illustrates a vial of Gillyweed, complete with water and lots of colors.
Polyjuice Potion
Polyjuice Potion was perhaps the most important potion to the three main characters in Harry Potter. The potion was introduced in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, when Ron, Harry, and Hermione changed into Slytherin students. However, it was continually used throughout the series. This tattoo shows a vial of the potion, which contains an element of Herbology, Fluxweed. Fluxweed is a magical plant, and the detailing of a plant on the outside of this tattoo could be a reference to it.
Movie Mandrake
This tattoo by tattoo artist, Ann d'Cor illustrates the Mandrake root as it was portrayed in the film, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. While there are many tattoos that pay tribute to this magical plant, this tattoo perfectly depicts the way that the Mandrakes looked in the series, and it is easily recognizable by fans. The line work, details, and flawless facial expression of this plant really make this tattoo exceptional.
Love Potion
Amortentia is a powerful love potion that was brought into the series and created many complications. Those under a love potion experience many strange emotions and are completely unaware they are influenced by the potent liquid. The ingredients in Amortentia are rare, and thanks to Herbology, include many plants, like rose thorns and peppermint. This tattoo captures the essence of this potion perfectly, with the inclusion of flowers that look like roses.
Florals
There are many magical flowers in the world of Harry Potter, some of which were learned about in Herbology. Some of those flowers include, Fluxweed, Devil's Snare, and many more. This gorgeous tattoo pays tribute to the important flowers in the Harry Potter series with the detailing of different florals surrounding the Elder wand. This simple, thinly inked tattoo is a beautiful tribute to this iconic series and the magical properties it introduced to the world.