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

General Uses: The following uses are for O. majorana. They almost certainly also apply to this plant. 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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