Nepeta Cataria (Noun)
Meaning
Hairy aromatic perennial herb having whorls of small white purple-spotted flowers in a terminal spike; used in the past as a domestic remedy; strongly attractive to cats.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Cats often roll around in patches of nepeta cataria to absorb its stimulating oils through their skin.
- Nepeta cataria, also known as catnip, is a hardy perennial herb native to Europe and Asia.
- The fragrance of nepeta cataria has been known to drive cats wild, causing them to exhibit abnormal behavior.
- Nepeta cataria has been used for centuries as a calming agent and to treat various ailments, including indigestion and insomnia.
- Gardeners often plant nepeta cataria alongside vegetables and other plants to repel pests and attract beneficial insects.