Horehound
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[edit] General
Horehound is a common name applied to two related genera of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae:
The name is of unknown origin, but with the first part 'hore' derived from "hoary", "hairy".
[edit] Uses
It is also a flavoring, usually found in the form of flavored sugar drops. Commonly refered to as "Horehound Candy" or "Homemade Horehound". It is most common in candy shops in the northern United States.