French Marjoram, Pot Marjoram, Turkish origano
Origanum onites

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A small shrubby perennial plant. It grows up to 60 cm high. The leaves are oval. They have a smell. They have fine teeth. They are less than 2.5 cm long. The flowers are pale mauve or white. These grow in clumps of spikelets.

There are 20 Origanum species.

Where it is found

It is a warm temperate plant. It is hardier than sweet marjoram. It suits hardiness zones 8-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Australia, Britain, Europe, Greece, Italy, Mediterranean, Middle East, North America, South Africa, Southern Africa, Syria, Tasmania, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

Leaves are used fresh or dried in salads or for flavouring. It is particularly used with meats. It is also brewed into a tea.

Edible parts

Leaves, leaves - tea, spice

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Beyaz keki, Bilyali kekik, Cretan oregano, Delikekik, Greek oregano, Izmir kekigi, Kekik,, Rhigani, Turkish oregano

Synonyms

Marjorana onites;