They are not afraid of colder air and shorter, autumn days. They will still bloom wherever they can, enjoying whatever is left before the winter frost kills them. The wild growing herds that are treated as weeds are unstoppable.
Ballota nigra
It resembles nettle with the leaf and overall shape, but they do not belong to the same family. And unlike the common (and very healthy) nettle, it doesn't sting, leaving painful bubbles on the skin. The stems and leaves are covered in tiny hairs, but they are completely harmless.
It belongs to the Lamiaceae together with other herbs like sage, sage, rosemary, basil...
It can be found throughout Europe and parts of the United States. It is a pretty common weed that grows along the roads, woods, and fields.
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It was the tiny, purple flowers that caught my attention here. I do know the plant, and I see it often, but when not many flowers are left around, the little purple ones really pop from the green surroundings.
First reported mentions of its medical properties and use goes as far as the 13th century. The use of black horehound depends on regions and countries. It is used mostly to treat e.g. mild sleep disorders, nervousness, upset stomach, wound healing. It can be used as an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiprotozoal, antifungal drug.
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As always, do not pick wild plants you are not sure of. There may be many similar ones, but they are harmful for your health. So better skip it than be sorry later.
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Not the same plant, but it was growing right next to it. After the rains, they all looked so fresh and juicy that the bee could not resist catching the last meal before the night.
And Lastly a graphic of the pland. Just cause I like them.
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All photos and text are my own.
A beautiful plant, and I'd like to add that even though it's not represented on the map, in my country Cuba, it's common to see it growing wild. Thank you so much for the post and for sharing such lovely photos.
I wonder why it was not included on the map then. Maybe it is a similar cousin?
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You are right, this plant has leaves that are very similar to nettles, but after reading it I just found out.
And the flowers are also very beautiful. That's amazing ♥️
It is a cool plant. Thanks :)
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Very similar to Purple Dead Nettle (Lamium purpureum except balota nigra has no fuzzy leaves and purple tops. Also from the mint family. It is good to know there's a look-alike out there that I didn't know. Thank you for sharing. 😊💚
Yea it is :) The dead nettle is also much shorter. We have it growing in a lawn and orchard.
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Very nice photos for a return... You were missed!
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The good thing about these wild plants is that they look like nettles but they don't hurt when you touch them, nettles sting a lot
What beautiful photographs
Oh yes they do! A very healthy plant though.
Thank you :)
They are very pretty flowers or the photos are very well done. I loved the last one with the water drops. Best regards @ewkaw
Thank you :)
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This looks like a weed but with its puple color it looks like purple hibiscus, the camera though made look more beautiful
Thank you :) Hibiscus has much, much larger flowers.
Ohh thanks for the clarification
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