Catnip - Not Just For Stuffing Toys !

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. What is the scientific name for catnip ? Nepeta cataria Cataria euphoria Catsarrh calmosia Catus sassafras

2. Catnip is a member of what plant family ? grass mint weed root

3. Big cats (lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars) enjoy catnip too. True False

4. Catnip seeds are what size ? pea size watermelon seed size very tiny...like coarse black pepper sesame seed size

5. Catnip has relaxing properties for humans too! How is it most commonly consumed ? soup pizza topping ravioli filling tea

6. What other ways have humans used catnip? added to bath for skin irritations aromatherapy oil rubbed into meat for flavor all of these

7. Catnip is addictive to your cat. True False

8. The major component in catnip's volatile oil is similar in structure to the sedative ingredient found in ....? valerian root chamomile cat claw dandelion

9. Approximately how tall can a catnip plant grow ? 6-12 inches 4-5 feet 1-2 feet 3-4 feet

10. The average catnip 'high' lasts...? 30 seconds 6 hours 30 minutes 6 minutes