Origanum majorana Sweet marjoram (Labiatae)

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Origanum majorana
Sweet marjoram
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The Origanum majorana plant species is found in N. Africa to Turkey. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sweet marjoram. Some home gardeners know the variety as O. majoranoides. Majorana hortensis.

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Latin Name:  Origanum majorana
Common Name:  Sweet marjoram
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Dry slopes and rocky places, occasionally in partial shade, to 1500 metres in Turkey[93].

General Uses: The leaves and flowers yield 0.3 - 0.4% essential oil by steam distillation[240]. Called 'Oil of Sweet Marjoram', it is used as a food flavouring and in perfumery, soaps, hair products etc[57, 61, 171, 238]. The plant is often used to disinfect bee hives[7].

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