Origanum vulgare
Marjolaine
Wild Marjoram
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | white, pink |
| Flower size | 6-8 mm |
| Flowering months | June, July, August, September, October |
| Leaf type | Ovate |
| Height | 75 cm |
Description
A hairy, erect perennial. The name comes from the Greek word ‘origanon’, or bitter herb. There are more than 36 species in this genus.
The hotter the climate, the more pungent is this herb.
Flowers
Flowers are pink with protruding stamens and purple bracts, borne in rounded clusters.
Leaves
Ovate leaf is egg-shaped, wider at base. Egg-shaped, wider at the base, opposite and pointed.
Fruits Seeds
Nut: 4 small nuts, enclosed within the calyx.
Edible
Leaves and flowers: an important herb in Greek cooking, often used dried rather than fresh.
Medical
Whole plant: an antiseptic, warming herb that relaxes spasms, increases perspiration and aids the digestion.
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