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Catnip
Nepeta cataria
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Lamiales βΊFamily: Lamiaceae βΊGenus: Nepeta
About
Nepeta cataria, commonly known as catnip, catswort, catwort, and 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 widely naturalized in northern Europe, New Zealand, and North America. The common name catmint can also refer to the genus as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Catnip is Nepeta cataria.
- Catnip belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Catnip belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Catnip belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Catnip belongs to the order Lamiales.
- Catnip belongs to the family Lamiaceae.
- Catnip belongs to the genus Nepeta.