Nepeta
cataria (Catnip)
|
Family:
Lamiaceae (Mint) |
Catnip is a widespread weed
of the plains and foothills. A member of the Mint family, it has square stems
and toothed, triangular leaves. Flowers appear at the top of the stem and are
white with pink spots.
| Vegetation
zone: |
Plains,
Foothills |
| Time of bloom: |
June
- September |
| Origin: |
Introduced |