General Description/History

• A perennial herb native to Europe and the Mediterranean region
• The name comes from the Greek, meaning ‘Joy of the Mountains’
• An unrelated species Lippia graeveolens is called Mexican oregano but is rare in Australia
• Sold as fresh branches or leaves, or in dried forms
• Leaves are small, 1 to 4 cm long, borne opposite each other and are a light green in colour. There are varieties with dark red to purple leaves.
• A very popular herb widely used in Greek and Italian cooking
• Available: all year

Season: Summer,Autumn,Winter,Spring

Botanical Name: Origanum vulgare (Lamiaceae)

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Availablity: January,February,March,April,May,June,July,August,September,October,November,December

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