Greek oregano, Hardy marjoram, Italian oregano, Culinary origano, Cooking oregano
Origanum x majoricum
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A herb which grows in upright mounds 30-45 cm high. The leaves are oval and greyish-green. They are 2.5 cm long.
There are 20 Origanum species.
Where it is found
It can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It suits hardiness zone 8.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Colombia, Ecuador, Europe, Greece, Mediterranean, North America, South America, Turkey, Türkiye, USA
How it is used for food
It is cultivated.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
It does not set seed so is grown from cuttings.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Origanum majorana x Origanum vulgare;