Nepeta raphanorrhiza

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It is almost without hairs. It grows 45 cm high. It forms tubers. These are 1-2 cm across. The stems are 10-25 cm long and forms loose mats. The leaves are about 1.2 cm long. The flowers are purple to blue.

There are over 200 Nepeta species.

Where it is found

It is a cool temperate plant. In Tibet it grows in thickets along streams at about 4,100 m above sea level. It grows in shady places among rocks in oak or conifer forests. It can tolerate frost. It suits hardiness zone 5.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Afghanistan, China, Himalayas, India, Kashmir, Pakistan, Tibet

How it is used for food

The roots are used as a vegetable.

It is eaten in large amounts locally.

Edible parts

Root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Glechoma raphanorhiza (Benth.) Kuntze;