ballota nigra

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Familylamiaceae

Orderlamiales

Lifespanperennial

Trivial nameblack horehound

Blossom colorpurple

Blossom symmetryradial

Inflorescencedeterminate

Phyllotaxisopposite

Ballota nigra, commonly known as black horehound, is a perennial herb native to Europe and Western Asia. With its clusters of small, purple-tinged white flowers and aromatic foliage, it adds a unique presence to meadows, roadsides, and disturbed areas. Black horehound blooms from late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Despite its bitter taste, it has been used in traditional herbal medicine for various ailments. Black horehound is appreciated for its resilience and ornamental value, enhancing natural landscapes with its distinctive appearance and fragrance.

Plants in the lamiaceae family