I have killed the thread with my non sequitur
Natter 78: I might need to watch some Buffy for inspiration
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Did you find out if there's any connection between turnips and catnip?
No, I haven't looked into it beyond asking here but I am still wondering. Maybe I'll have time to research this weekend
They both...grow in the ground? That's all I've got.
Also parsnips, I guess. They already seem akin to turnips.
Catnip - part of the mint family, related to bee balm, hyssop
Turnip - part of the brassica family (broccoli, cauliflower, kale, mustardseed, cabbage)
Parsnip - related to parsley & carrots
Catnip was allegedly named after the Roman town of Nepi.
Turnip comes from the Greek nâpu and the Latin napus, meaning mustard.
Do your cats have an affinity for turnips?
I hate to say it, but I have no insights on either turnips or catnip.
All right, juliana and Scola coming through with the botany knowledge!