Catnip is one of the most interesting plants in the garden, as it diffuses its fresh lemon scent all around, while also playing an important role in the ecosystem. Catnip and its characteristic lemon scent are an icon-expand icon-expand The plant with lemon scent that many people consider more beautiful than lavender. Adobe Stock Nepeta cataria, also known as catnip, is a plant from the mint family that is recognized for its delicate lemon scent and minty aroma.
The essential oils in the plant’s leaves create an aroma that is pleasant to humans, but also extremely attractive to cats. Its leaves contain nepetalactone, a natural compound that affects the cat’s nervous system and causes playful behavior. Experts emphasize that this is a completely natural phenomenon that has no harmful consequences for animals.
Many people say it’s more beautiful than lavender, but there’s no scientific evidence to support this claim.
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