Black Horehound
Taken at
Morrison's Haven
on 4th August 2023 using Nikon D500 with Sigma 600 mm zoom lens.
Taken at
Falkland
on 26th June 2023 using Panasonic Lumix TZ70 in macro mode.
Black Horehound.
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Ballota nigra.
Lamiales.
Lamiaceae.
Perennial Herb.
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Grows in ruins, fallows, and hedges.
Up to 1 mtr.
June - September.
Has a very strong characteristic smell reminiscent of mold or humidity.