Origanum onites (Cretan Oregano)

Origanum onites (Cretan Oregano) white flower clusters with round green leaves, top down plant
Origanum onites (Cretan Oregano) showing dense white flower clusters emerging from small round green leaves

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 sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryOrnamental 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

Very similar to the traditional Wild Marjoram. Forms a mound of leaves from which arise the reddish purple flower stems.

Similar plants: Origanum onites (Cretan Oregano)


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Origanum onites (Cretan Oregano) white flower clusters with overlapping small round green leaves plant
Origanum onites (Cretan Oregano) plant with small white flowers and many round green leaves.
Origanum onites (Cretan Oregano) white flower close up on green stems for herbal aromatic planting.
Origanum onites (Cretan Oregano) white flower clusters with green leaves in a close up.
Origanum onites (Cretan Oregano) green leaves on upright stalks within a dense growing plant.


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