Are Catnip and Lavender English in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Lamiaceae.

Can you substitute Catnip for Lavender English?

They share the Lamiaceae family, so they can sometimes substitute in recipes — with notable differences in aroma.

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Catnip vs Lavender English

Nepeta cataria · Lavandula angustifolia

Catnip

Nepeta cataria

T Traditional Use

Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Nepeta
Primary use: aromatic

Nepeta cataria, commonly known as catnip and catmint, is a species of the genus Nepeta in the mint family, native to southern and eastern Europe, northern parts of the Middle East, and Central Asia. It is widely naturalized in northern Europe, New Zealand, and North America. The …

Lavender English

Lavandula angustifolia

C Limited Evidence

Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Lavandula
Primary use: aromatic

Lavandula angustifolia, formerly L. officinalis, is a flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native to the Mediterranean basin. Its common names include lavender, true lavender and English lavender ; also garden lavender, common lavender and narrow-leaved lavender.

At a glance

· Both in Lamiaceae, but different genera (Nepeta vs Lavandula).
· Both are primarily aromatic.
· Evidence tiers — Catnip: T; Lavender English: C.