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.
The clusters of white or pale lavender tubular flowers with purplish spots are in bloom from July to September. The leaves are heart-shaped and toothed and covered with a soft, close down. Catnip contains volatile oil that cats find stimulating. The leaves and the flowering tops are used in herbal medicine. The other names of the plant are catnep, catmint, catâs-play, catrup, catwort, nip, nep, and field balm.