silver vine

• Planta trepadora originaria de Asia Oriental, conocida por sus hojas y tallos plateados, a menudo utilizada en la medicina tradicional o como atrayente para gatos, similar a la hierba gatera.

A climbing plant native to East Asia, known for its silver-colored leaves and stems, and often used in traditional medicine or as a cat attractant similar to catnip.

1. Plant speciesC1formal

   A climbing shrub (Actinidia polygama) native to East Asia, known for its silver and white variegated leaves and its euphoric effect on cats.

   Actinidia polygama

   • Silver vine is often used as a cat attractant in toys.
   • The leaves of the silver vine turn silver-white in summer.
   • Researchers are studying the active compounds in silver vine.

2. Cat stimulantB2informal

   A plant material that produces a euphoric and playful reaction in many cats, similar to catnip.

   matalauva felina

   • My cat goes crazy for silver vine toys.
   • Silver vine is more potent than catnip for some felines.
   • You can buy dried silver vine sticks for your cat to chew.