Oregano
Botanical Name:
Oregano
Origanum vulgare (Lamiaceae).
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.
Availability:
All Year.
