Ballota nigra - Black Horehound Plant Identification & Features #1406008 (License: Personal Use)

This stylized botanical illustration depicts Ballota nigra, commonly known as black horehound, showcasing its characteristic whorled clusters of pale pink, two-lipped flowers marked with orange spots and purple speckles. The plant features opposite, ovate, serrated green leaves with prominent venation and a slightly hairy texture, typical of the Lamiaceae family. Its strong scent and historical use in folk medicine make it notable among herbalists and botanists.

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