Plant Details

Family:

Lamiaceae

Common Name:

Oregano

Scientific Name:

Origanum vulgare

Other details:

Oregano is a genus of the mint family (Lamiaceae). It is native to warm-temperate western and southwestern Eurasia and the Mediterranean region. Oregano is related to the herb marjoram, oregano, also being known as wild marjoram. It is a perennial although it is grown as an annual in colder climates, as it often does not survive the winter months.