Oregano scientific name Origanum vulgare, is a flowering plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae). source
Oregano scientific name Origanum vulgare, is a flowering plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae).
Oregano is native to temperate western and southwestern Eurasia and the Mediterranean region. source
Oregano is native to temperate western and southwestern Eurasia and the Mediterranean region.
Oregano is a perennial herb, growing from 20–80 cm (7.9–31.5 in) tall, with opposite leaves 1–4 cm (0.39–1.57 in) long. source
Oregano is a perennial herb, growing from 20–80 cm (7.9–31.5 in) tall, with opposite leaves 1–4 cm (0.39–1.57 in) long.
Oregano is related to the herb marjoram, sometimes being referred to as wild marjoram. source
Oregano is related to the herb marjoram, sometimes being referred to as wild marjoram.
Oregano has purple flowers and spade-shaped, olive-green leaves. source
Oregano has purple flowers and spade-shaped, olive-green leaves.
Oregano is a perennial, although it is grown as an annual in colder climates, as it often does not survive the winter. source
Oregano is a perennial, although it is grown as an annual in colder climates, as it often does not survive the winter.
Oregano is planted in early spring, the plants being spaced 30 cm (12 in) apart in fairly dry soil, with full sun. source
Oregano is planted in early spring, the plants being spaced 30 cm (12 in) apart in fairly dry soil, with full sun.
Oregano will grow in a pH range between 6.0 (mildly acidic) and 9.0 (strongly alkaline), with a preferred range between 6.0 and 8.0. source
Oregano will grow in a pH range between 6.0 (mildly acidic) and 9.0 (strongly alkaline), with a preferred range between 6.0 and 8.0.
Oregano is an important culinary herb, used for the flavour of its leaves, which can be more flavourful when dried than fresh. source
Oregano is an important culinary herb, used for the flavour of its leaves, which can be more flavourful when dried than fresh.
Oregano has an aromatic, warm, and slightly bitter taste, which can vary in intensity. source
Oregano has an aromatic, warm, and slightly bitter taste, which can vary in intensity.
Oregano's most prominent modern use is as the staple herb of Italian-American cuisine. source
Oregano's most prominent modern use is as the staple herb of Italian-American cuisine.
In Turkish cuisine, oregano is mostly used for flavoring meat, especially for mutton and lamb. source
In Turkish cuisine, oregano is mostly used for flavoring meat, especially for mutton and lamb.
Oregano oil and oregano have been used in folk medicine since ancient times, including by Hippocrates. source
Oregano oil and oregano have been used in folk medicine since ancient times, including by Hippocrates.
Oregano contains polyphenols, including numerous flavones. source
Oregano contains polyphenols, including numerous flavones.
Cuban oregano or oregano poleo (Plectranthus amboinicus, formerly Coleus aromaticus), is also of the mint family (Lamiaceae). source
Cuban oregano or oregano poleo (Plectranthus amboinicus, formerly Coleus aromaticus), is also of the mint family (Lamiaceae).
