Catnip is different from ordinary mint, but they look a bit similar. As long as you observe carefully, you can find that the leaves of catnip are thicker than those of peppermint, and the leaves of catnip are white in color and have a layer of fine hair on them, while peppermint does not. In addition, mint has a very obvious cooling smell, which has no effect on cats, but catnip has no smell and can make cats very excited.

1. Different shapes

From the leaves, the leaves of catnip are thicker than ordinary mint, and their colors are also different. The leaves of catnip are whiter in color and can be touched by hand. If it is, you can feel that it is covered with a layer of fine hairs. In comparison, the color of the mint leaves will be brighter.

2. Different smells

Catnip usually has no smell, but the smell of mint is very irritating. It smells like mint and gives people a refreshing feeling. a feeling of.

3. Different functions

Catnip mainly excites cats and induces vomiting, while mint is mainly used as a seasoning or spice, which can make people feel cool and eye-catching. Cats are useless.