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Did you know? The mandrake is the only plant in the world known to naturally resemble the shape of a human — roots and all. 🌿🧍‍♂️Found mainly in parts of Africa and the Mediterranean, the mandrake has fascinated humans for centuries due to its strangely human-like root system and its place in folklore and ancient medicine.According to legend, when the mandrake is pulled from the ground, it lets out a cry like a screaming baby — a sound so haunting that it was once believed to be fatal to anyone who heard it. While the screaming part is myth, the plant does contain powerful alkaloids and was historically used in sedatives and painkillers.A plant with roots in both science and superstition — literally. 🌱✨👶