Description
Description: Oregano, scientific name Origanum vulgare, is a flowering plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae). It 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. The flowers are purple, 3–4 mm (0.12–0.16 in) long, produced in erect spikes.
Botanical Name:
Origanum vulgare
Common Names: Mediterranean
oregano, Mexican oregano, mountain mint, wild marjoram, winter marjoram,
wintersweet
Medicinal Part: Leaf