A taste of Catnip Nepeta cataria (also known as catnip, catswort, or catmint) is a plant in the Lamiaceae family that is native to much of Asia and Europe, and is widely naturalized elsewhere. The common names can also be used to refer to the Nepeta genus as a whole. Nepeta cataria (and catmints) are mostly known for the behavioral effects they have on cats, not only on domestic cats but also big cats. Nepeta cataria is used as a recreational substance for pet cats' enjoyment, and catnip and laced-catnip products designed for use with domesticated cats are available to consumers. Not all cats are affected by catnip. The common behaviors when cats sense the bruised leaves or stems of catnip are rubbing on the plant, rolling on the ground, pawing at it, licking it, and chewing it. Consuming much of the plant is followed by drooling, sleepiness, anxiety, leaping about and purring. Some will growl, meow, scratch, or bite the hand holding it. Some cats will eat dried catnip, often eating too much can cause cats to be overly aggressive, typically making them hiss. Un poco de Catnip Nepeta cataria o la menta de gato, menta gatuna, albahaca de gatos, gatera, gataria y nébeda es una planta natural de Europa que crece en terrenos baldíos, taludes, setos, terraplenes y en ruinas de casas viejas. También crece asilvestrada en Asia occidental y Norteamérica. Los aceites aromáticos de esta planta hacen que los gatos que la ingieren se comporten en un principio de manera muy juguetona ...
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