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Nepeta glutinosa

Family: Lamiaceae


What it is like

A herb. It develops tufts. It grows 40-70 cm tall. The leaves do not have stalks and are heart shaped or oval and 1.3-3 cm long by 0.8-2.2 cm wide.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Central Asia, China, Himalayas, Tajikistan


How it is used for food

The leaves are mixed in curd to make a local recipe.

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Shakmazok

Synonyms

Glechoma glutinosa (Benth.) Kuntze; Nepeta badamdarica Lipsky;