Showy pink oregano
Origanum sipyleum
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 60 cm tall. The flowers are pink to purple.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, Turkey, Türkiye, USA
How it is used for food
The leaves are used as a spice or flavouring.
Edible parts
Leaves, herb
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mor mercan
Synonyms
Amaricus sipyleus (L.) Raf.; Majorana sipylea (L.) Kostel.;