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Catnip

Nepeta cataria

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Field Notes

Description:

Green fuzzy serrate leaves on plant. Flowers are tubular shaped and white with purple spots. The bottom petal has six lobes.

Habitat:

Garden with regular watering

Notes:

Wikipedia - "Catnip has a history of human medicinal use for its soothing properties. It has also been known to have a slightly numbing effect. The plant has been consumed as a tea, juice, tincture, infusion or poultice, and has also been smoked." "...mostly known for the behavioral effects they have on cats"

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