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Written by Amy Demers, founder of the Connecticut Foraging Club. To learn more about foraging in Connecticut, check out our upcoming classes.
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Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a non-native plant in the mint family that can be found wild in New England.
Catnip, as with all plants in the mint family, has a square stem and opposite leaves.
Catnip can be identified by its heart-shaped and velvety leaves. The plant has a skunky smell that 2/3 of cats are attracted to. Catnip can be found in sunny areas with sandy soil.
Catnip leaves can be eaten raw or turned into a calming tea.
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Written by Amy Demers, founder of the Connecticut Foraging Club. To learn more about foraging in Connecticut, check out our upcoming classes.
