The two photographs above were inherited by an aunt in Swansea, South Wales. They were particularly intriguing as they were taken in Butte by the renowned photographer, Dusseau.
In this article. Catnip, catmint, catwort, field balm -- it doesn't matter what you call it. Lions, tigers, panthers, and your common domestic tabby just can't seem to get enough of this fragrant herb. Originally from Europe and Asia, minty, lemony, potent catnip -- Nepeta cataria -- has long been associated with cats. Even its Latin-derived cataria means of a cat.. And research shows that cats big and small adore this weedy, invasive member of the mint family.
Catnip/Cataire. Nepeta cataria / (Lamiaceae)/ Catnip is also known as catmint, catnep, catswort, cataria, chataire, field balm, herbe-aux-chats, menthe des chats. Parts used: The top 25-30% of the aerial parts of the plant, harvested at the beginning to middle part of its flowering period.Habitat: The perennial catnip is native to Europe and East and West Asia. This is a plant that does best when it follows humans â preferring disturbed sites along roadsides, old farmsteads. member of the mint family, catnip likes to have its feet wet and grows in a relatively moist area. Properties: Antidiarrheal, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, nervine, relaxant, tranquilizer. Uses: Catnip is a mild digestive herb with excellent antispasmodic properties.