Nepeta
- noun
- /ˈnɛpɪtə/
- Specialized
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Nepeta
- blue-flowered Nepeta
Examples
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Anyway, there's some Nepeta, upright Nepeta and some hyssop.
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There's cats, pajamas, nepeta with some blooms.
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Cat owners often grow Nepeta in their gardens since it attracts cats and provides them with entertainment.
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The garden was filled with fragrant flowers, including Nepeta, which brought a delightful scent to the area.
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Many people use Nepeta, also known as catmint, to create herbal teas for relaxation.
Compounds
- Specialized
A low-growing herb with strong-smelling leaves used in gardens and teas
- Specialized
A low-growing herb with a strong smell used in gardens and cooking, native to southern Europe and Britain
- Specialized
A plant with hairy, fragrant leaves and small white flowers that often makes cats excited
- Specialized
A trailing mint plant with rounded leaves and small purple flowers often used in hanging baskets
- Specialized
A small herb with a strong smell used to add flavor to food and make herbal tea
Surface Forms
Etymology
Nepeta comes from an old Italian place name, Nepete, a town where the plant grew long ago, so the plant was named after that town. That's why the scientific name Nepeta refers to the plants we call 'catmint' or 'catnip'.
