Origanum x majoricum Hardy marjoram (Labiatae)

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Origanum x majoricum
Hardy marjoram
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The Origanum x majoricum plant species is found in Southwestern Europe. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Hardy marjoram.

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Latin Name:  Origanum x majoricum
Common Name:  Hardy marjoram
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  Cambess.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.45

Habitat:  Not known

Edible Uses: The following uses are for O. majorana. They almost certainly also apply to this plant. Leaves - raw or cooked[2, 52]. Sweet marjoram is widely used as a flavouring for salad dressings, vegetables, legumes and oils[7, 14, 27, 61, 171, 238]. It has a more delicate flavour than the closely related oregano (Origanum vulgare), and is best when used fresh and only added towards the end of cooking[238]. The aromatic seeds are used as a flavouring in sweets, drinks etc[183]. A herb tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves[21, 183]. The flavour resembles a blend of thyme, rosemary and sage[183].

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