Origanum onites (Cretan Oregano) - Image 6

Botanical name: Origanum onites

Common names: Cretan Oregano, Turkish Oregano, Pot Marjoram

Family: Lamiaceae

Origin: Greece,Turkey

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 7-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunModerate waterOrnamental foliageWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSpice or herb plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plant
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Origanum onites (Cretan Oregano) green leaves on upright stalks within a dense growing plant.
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