The difference between apple mint and catnip

1. The difference between them in floral fragrance:

1. Apple mint: It smells like mint and exudes a light apple fragrance, which makes people feel happy.

2. Catnip: Its floral scent has no unique flavor, but it produces a smell that excites cats.

2. Their differences on leaves:

1. Leaf thickness: Relatively speaking, catnip leaves are thicker, while apple mint leaves are relatively thinner.

2. Leaf color: The colors of the leaves of the two are slightly different. The leaves of catnip are slightly whiter, while the leaves of apple mint are slightly darker and have a layer of short hairs on the surface, which feels very comfortable to the touch.

3. The feel of the leaves: There are some hairs on the front and back of the apple mint leaves, and the edges of the leaves are serrated. The surface of catnip leaves feels relatively smooth.

3. Their differences on plants:

1. Apple mint is 40 to 90 centimeters tall and is a perennial plant.

2. Catnip is 50 to 70 centimeters tall and is an annual plant.

Four. The differences between them in flowers:

Apple mint: It blooms in August and September, and the flowers are lavender.

Catnip: It blooms in June and July, and the flowers are light blue.

5. The difference between them in terms of efficacy:

1. Catnip: Its smell will make cats excited. In addition, it can promote the growth of cat's fur.

Its effects are so short-lived that cats won't become addicted at all, and it won't cause any adverse effects.

2. Apple mint: A long time ago, apple mint was one of my country's traditional Chinese medicines. It can reduce the body's heat when used internally, and can treat symptoms of itching on the skin surface and brain nerve pain when used externally.

3. Freshly picked apple mint is refreshing and delicious. Drinking it with tea is good for the body and is a great accompaniment to tea.

VI. Conclusion:

Considering that the two mints are different in so many ways, it is relatively easy to tell the two plants apart, even though they are similar in name only.