silver vine
Americannoun
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They also go wild for other plants, particularly silver vine, which is not closely related to catnip but elicits the same response from felines, including big cats like jaguars and tigers.
From New York Times ● Jun. 14, 2022
The cats’ interactions with silver vine also changed the composition of the plant’s bug-repelling cocktail, making it even more potent.
From New York Times ● Jun. 14, 2022
In their most recent study, Dr. Miyazaki and his associates measured the chemical composition of the air immediately above leaves — both intact and damaged — of catnip and silver vine.
From New York Times ● Jun. 14, 2022
Compounds laced into plants like silver vine and catnip might also help cats ward off mosquitoes, equipping them with a DIY pest repellent that’s far more fun to apply than a greasy coat of DEET.
From New York Times ● Jan. 20, 2021
Playthings containing silver vine have been shown to attract cats more than catnip, and it is said to have a calming effect, Bahr said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2019
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