Origanum heracleoticum Winter marjoram (Labiatae)

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Origanum heracleoticum
Winter marjoram
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The Origanum heracleoticum plant species is found in S.E. Europe. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Winter marjoram.

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Latin Name:  Origanum heracleoticum
Common Name:  Winter marjoram
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.75

Habitat:  Dry places in mountain regions in bushy places and on stony ground[50, 148].

Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked. An aromatic herb with a sweet flavour, it is used mainly as a flavouring in salads and in soups[2, 148, 177]. A thyme substitute[61]. The leaves are used as a tea substitute[61].

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