Plant of the day
Origanum vulgare
OreganoHerb
Oregano is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It was native to the Mediterranean region, but widely naturalised elsewhere in the temperate Northern Hemisphere.
FamilyLamiaceae
GenusOriganum
NativeAfrica
LifespanPerennial
Synonyms
Synonyms are alternative scientific names that have been used in the past for Origanum vulgare.