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The difference between Apple mint and cat MINT

Gustavo Fring
2020-07-22 08:32:40
When we hear about Apple mint and cat mint, we usually subconsciously think that they are the same variety, but in fact, they are not the same variety, or even a little different. You may not believe what I said. Let's check the differences between the two.

I. their differences in flower fragrance:

1. Apple Mint: it smells like a mint, with a light apple fragrance, making people feel happy.

2. Catnip: it has no unique fragrance, but it will make the cat excited.

2. Their differentiation on leaves:

1. The thickness of leaves: comparatively speaking, the thickness of leaves of catnip is thicker, while that of Apple Mint is thinner.

2. Color of leaves: the color of the leaves of the two is slightly different. The color of the leaves of cat Mint is slightly white, while the color of the leaves of Apple Mint is slightly dark, and the surface has a short layer of fluff, which is very comfortable to touch.

3. The touch of the leaves: there are some fluff on the front and back of the leaves of Apple mint, and the edge of the leaves is zigzag. The leaf surface of catnip is relatively smooth.

3. Their differentiation on plants:

1. The height of Apple Mint is 40 to 90 cm, which is a plant growing for many years.

2. The height of catnip is 50 to 70 cm, which is a year old plant.

The difference between them in flowers is

Apple Mint: it's flowering in August and September. The flowers are lilac.

Catnip: it's blooming in June and July. The flowers are light blue.

5. Their differences in efficacy:

1. Cat Mint: its taste will excite the cat. In addition, it has the effect of promoting the fur growth of the cat.

Its utility is so short that the cat will not be addicted at all and will not have any bad effect

2. Apple Mint: long ago, apple Mint was one of the traditional Chinese medicines in China. It can reduce the body's hot and dry with internal use, external use can treat skin surface itch, brain pain symptoms.

3. The freshly picked apple Mint is refreshing and delicious. It's good for your health to drink with green tea. It's a good tea match.

Conclusion:

Considering that there are so many differences between the two kinds of peppermint, it's just that the names of the two kinds of plants are similar, and there are great differences in other aspects. It's relatively easy to distinguish the two kinds of plants

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