Origanum vulgare

Greek oregano; O. vulgare subsp. hirtum (a.k.a. O. heracleoticum), is the popular culinary herb. It has hairy leaves and bracts, and white flowers. O. vulgare 'Viride', with white flowers and green bracts, also is used as a culinary herb. Italian oregano (Origanum X majoricum) is a hybrid resulting from crossing oregano and sweet marjoram (O. majorana), and combines the pungency of Greek oregano with the sweetness of marjoram. Grow all of the oreganos in well drained, neutral to alkaline soil (pH 6-8).

Similar plants:

• Majorana syriaca, Origanum Maru (Syrian Marjoram, Zaatar, Zahtar)
• Origanum dayi Post (Desert Oregano)
• Origanum majorana (Sweet Marjoram, Knotted Marjoram)
• Origanum onites (Cretan Oregano, Turkish Oregano, Pot Marjoram)