Labiatae/ Lamiaceae
Nepeta
x faassenii
Arial parts
Nepetalactone
Not to be confused with Catnip/ catnep which is Nepeta cataria.
Cat mint contains nepetalactone which gives cats a pleasant mind altering experience. They get this by rolling in the plant and sniffing the strong aroma.
http://www.theherbalist.com.au/herb_gallery/catmint
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