Nepeta sp.
Family: Lamiaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Nepeta sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Lamiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Salvia: Nepeta has four stamens; Salvia has only two stamens visible in the flower.; vs Marrubium: Nepeta grows in moist shade; Marrubium prefers dry sunny disturbed sites.; vs Melissa: Nepeta has 15-veined calyces; Melissa has 7-9mm calyces with fewer veins.; vs Agastache: Nepeta stamens are enclosed in flower tube; Agastache stamens stick out well beyond petals.; vs Urtica: Nepeta has showy tubular mint flowers; Urtica has tiny green clusters and stinging hairs.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nepeta sp. native to California?
No. Nepeta sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Nepeta sp. belong to?
Nepeta sp. is in the Lamiaceae family, genus Nepeta.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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