Etymology: Nepeta: the ancient Latin name of the aromatic plant catnip, thought to be derived from Nepeta, an ancient Etruscan city
Plants: perennial forb, aromatic; stems square
Leaves: opposite
Flowers: 5-parted
Fruits: 1-seeded nutlet
Conservation Status: Introduced - persisting and spreading
Plants: perennial forb, aromatic; stems square
Leaves: opposite
Flowers: 5-parted
Fruits: 1-seeded nutlet
Conservation Status: Introduced - persisting and spreading
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