




Ballota nigra
Black horehound is a plant with fuzzy leaves and small purple flowers. It grows in many places and has a strong smell that some people find interesting!
Hábitat: Grasslands
The Black horehound has square, hairy stems and dark green, crinkled leaves with a distinct odor when crushed. Its small, purplish-pink to white flowers grow in dense whorls around the stem, often looking a bit hidden among the leaves.





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Its unique scent, sometimes described as earthy or musty, kept bad smells away in old houses!
Like many mints, this plant has a square stem, which is a cool secret identifier!
People once planted Black horehound near doors to ward off scary spirits and witches!
The 'horehound' part of its name might mean 'hoary' or 'hairy', just like its fuzzy leaves!
Black horehound has a strong, minty yet musky scent when crushed that helps it deter hungry animals from eating its leaves.
Its stems and leaves are covered in soft hairs, protecting the plant from excessive water loss and some insect pests.
This plant has a deep, tough taproot that helps it survive in dry, poor soils by reaching water deep underground.
Apis mellifera
Honey bees are frequent visitors, gathering nectar and pollen.
Bombus terrestris
Bumblebees often visit its small, tubular flowers for nectar.
Eristalis tenax
Drone flies, a type of hoverfly, are attracted to its blooms.
Peludo describe a los animales que poseen una cubierta densa de pelo o pelaje suave.
Las plantas aromáticas producen y emiten compuestos orgánicos volátiles fragantes, a menudo como defensa o para atraer a los polinizadores.
Las plantas con flores son cualquier planta que produce flores como parte de su ciclo reproductivo.
Las flores fragantes emiten un aroma agradable, a menudo para atraer polinizadores o como defensa.
Las plantas medicinales poseen compuestos químicos que pueden utilizarse con fines terapéuticos para tratar enfermedades o mantener la salud.
Describe plantas que son particularmente atractivas y beneficiosas para una amplia variedad de organismos polinizadores.
Los hábitats de pastizales son biomas terrestres dominados por pastos y plantas herbáceas, que sustentan a una variedad de animales de pastoreo.
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Always ask an adult before touching or tasting any plant.
30-100 cm
30-60 cm
0.5-1 cm
Late Spring to Early Autumn
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