Nepeta cataria – Catnip
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 […]
Glechoma hederacea – Ground Ivy
Ground ivy (Glechoma hederacea) is a common, non-native weed in the mint family. It can be found around the world. Ground ivy, also known as creeping Charlie and ale hoof, can be found in lawns, fields, and woodland edges. It prefers moist, fertile soil. Ground ivy spreads by runners and seeds. It often creates dense […]
Leonurus cardiaca – Common Motherwort
Common Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) is a non-native, medicinal plant in the mint family. Motherwort has pink tubular flowers, upper leaves lobed in three parts, and lower leaves that resemble maple leaves. The plant is bitter so does not taste or smell good, but it has been used medicinally to regulate menstrual periods, calm anxiety, and […]
Lamiastrum galeobdolon – Yellow Archangel
Yellow archangel (Lamiastrum galeobdolon) is an edible plant in the mint family that came from Europe. Yellow archangel is a competitive and fast-growing plant that is capable of out-competing native understory plants. Yellow archangel can be identified by its hairy, toothed leaves with silvery markings. The plant produces yellow tubular flowers April-June. The leaves have […]