Oregano
Also known as: Origanum; Wild Marjoram
Description
Oregano is a hardy perennial Herb that grows up to 1 m in height. Oregano bears attractive white to purplish flowers and showy bracts in summer. Leaves are green to grey-green and may be hairy or smooth.
Botanical Names
Origanum gracile (Italian Oregano)
Origanum heracleoticum (Greek Oregano)
Origanum maru (Syrian Oregano)
Origanum smyrneaum (Turkish Oregano)
Origanum virens (Moroccan Oregano)
Origanum vulgare (actually a species of Marjoram (Wild Marjoram))
All species of Oregano belong to the Mint (Labiatae) family.
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