Phyllida Spore

Dame Phyllida Spore was a witch and botanist who lived during the 15th century. She is celebrated as a pioneer in the discovery of many magical properties of various plants. She also served as Headmistress of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft.

Biography
Phyllida Spore lived in the 15th century. She studied the magical properties of seemingly normal plants and even authored a book on the subject for use as a textbook at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft.

Spore became the Headmistress of Hogwarts at some point during her lifetime. At some point, she also earned the title "Dame", the female equivalent of the honor of knighthood in Great Britain.

Physical Appearance
In her youth, Phyllida had dark brown hair and dreary-looking eyes. Her complexion was pale and, even from a young age, she possessed wrinkles around her mouth and eyes. As she aged, her face wrinkled even more and her hair grayed.

Powers
Witchcraft: Phyllida was skilled enough in witchcraft to be able to study the magical properties of plants, write a book on the subject, and become Headmistress of a world-renowned school of witchcraft. As implied by her status as former Headmistress, it can be assumed that she was capable of performing the basic defensive and protective spells and rituals to control and maintain the surroundings of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft.

Healing: Phyllida was gifted with the ability to heal and rejuvenate other living organisms through magical means. Although easiest to heal small or minor injuries and wounds, Phyllida was also capable of healing more major injuries or genetic and/or mental defects by using more effort, will, and emotional power.

Abilities
Botany: Phyllida was a skilled botanist, discovering the properties of many magical herbs and fungi and having written several books on the topic.

Etymology
Phyllida is derived from the Greek name  Φυλλιδος (Phyllidos), the genitive form of "Phyllis", meaning "foliage" in Greek.

Spore is the English word for a body produced by fungi, algae, and non-flowering plants that is very protective and resistant to drought.