Plant Details
:Common Name
Catnip, Catswort, or Catmint
:Scientific Name
Nepeta cataria
:Introduction
Nepeta cataria, commonly known as catnip, catswort, or catmint, is a species of the genus Nepeta in the family Lamiaceae, native to southern and eastern Europe, the Middle East, central Asia, and parts of China. It is also widely naturalized in northern Europe, New Zealand, North America, etc.
: Details
he common name catmint can also refer to the genus as a whole. Catnip and catmint both receive their name from the intense attraction most cats have towards them.
Essential Oils
| Serial No. | Essential Oil Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nepeta cataria essential oil |
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