The Difference Between Apple Mint and Cat Mint

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1. The difference between them in floral fragrance:

2. Their differences on leaves:

3. Their differences on plants:

Four. Their differences in flowers:

5. The difference in their functions:

6. Conclusion:

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When we hear apple mint and cat mint, we usually subconsciously think that they are the same variety, but this is not the case. Not only are they not the same variety, they are even a little different. You may still not believe what I say, so let’s take a look at the differences between the two.

1. The difference between them in floral fragrance:

1. The difference between them in terms of floral fragrance:

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

2. Catnip: Its floral fragrance has no unique taste, it just produces a smell that excites cats.

2. The difference between them on the leaves:

1. Thickness of the leaves: Relatively speaking, the leaves of catnip are thicker, while those of apple mint are relatively thin.

2. The color of the leaves: The colors of the leaves of the two are also slightly different. The leaves of catnip are slightly whiter, while the leaves of apple mint are slightly darker in color and have a short layer of small leaves on the surface. Plush, very comfortable to 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 is relatively smooth to the touch.

3. Their differences on plants:

1. Apple mint is a perennial plant with a height of forty to ninety centimeters.

2. The height of catnip is fifty to seventy centimeters, and it is an annual plant.

4. The difference between them in flowers:

Apple Mint: Its flowering period is in August and September, and the flowers that bloom are lavender.

Catnip: Its flowering period is in June and July, and the flowers that bloom are light blue.

5. The difference in their functions:

1. Catnip: Its smell will make cats excited. In addition, it also has the effect of promoting the growth of cat fur.

Its effect is so short-lived that cats will not become addicted at all and will not have any bad effects.

2. Apple mint: A long time ago, apple mint was one of the traditional Chinese medicines in my country. It can be used internally to reduce body heat, and externally used to treat itchy skin and cranial nerve pain.

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

6. Conclusion:

Considering that the two kinds of mint are different in so many aspects, it is said that the two plants only have similar names, but there are great differences in other aspects. The differences make it relatively easy to tell the two plants apart.

2. Their differences on leaves:

3. Their differences on plants:

Four. Their differences in flowers:

5. The difference in their functions:

6. Conclusion:

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