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Black Horehound

Ballota nigra

Least Concern

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The Black Horehound (Ballota nigra) is a species in the genus Ballota. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including montane grasslands and shrublands, Mediterranean forests and woodlands, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and high.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including montane grasslands and shrublands, Mediterranean forests and woodlands, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Kyrgyzstan), Europe (19 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Ballota nigra (Black Horehound)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish ballota

French ballote vulgaire

German Schwarznessel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black Horehound?

The scientific name of Black Horehound is Ballota nigra. It belongs to the genus Ballota.

What is the conservation status of Black Horehound?

Black Horehound (Ballota nigra) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Black Horehound live?

Black Horehound is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Kyrgyzstan), Europe (19 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France.

What family does Black Horehound belong to?

Black Horehound (Ballota nigra) belongs to the genus Ballota, which is part of the taxonomic family Lamiaceae.

Is Black Horehound endangered?

No, Black Horehound (Ballota nigra) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Black Horehound belong to?

Black Horehound (Ballota nigra) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).