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Catnip, catswort, and catmint (Nepeta cataria) is a species of the genus Nepeta in the family Lamiaceae, native to southern and eastern Europe, the Middle East, central Asia, and parts of China. It is widely naturalized in northern Europe, New Zealand, and North America.The plant is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant. It can be a repellent for certain insects, including aphids and squash bugs.