Horehound (Ballota nigra, often confused with Marrubium vulgare - white horehound) is a perennial herb with a strongly bitter taste. It has a long history of use for coughs, digestion, and as a flavoring for candies and beer.
| Family: | Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Ballota (bal-LOT-uh) |
| Species: | vulgare (vul-GAIR-ee) |
| Synonym: | Marrubium vulgare |
Grows in poor, dry soil, full sun. Drought-tolerant. Leaves and flowering tops used for teas, syrups, and lozenges. Can be invasive; deadhead to prevent seeding.
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