|
| Identification |
|
Genus
Origanum
Species
majorana
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
sweet majoram
knotted majoram
Family
LAMIACEAE
Specimen number
S11145
Data source
CrscntBlm;ColorNat p19;HtZn p148;MedPl p240;Frgnt p172
|
| Life cycle |
|
Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Herbaceous perennial
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Herb
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
6" - 2'
Overall spread
|
| Climate |
|
Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Dry, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Rich
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 10-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
|
| Garden |
|
Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Hiro's friend
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
4 inch pot
Garden location
Herb garden
Garden notes
Origanum majorana has leaves that are mildly sweet. Despite its invasive tendency, this plant is still worthwhile to have. The aerial parts of Knotted majoram (also known as sweet majoram) have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Green and green are common colors produced with this plant. It is traditionally used to dye wool. (The mordants used for fixing the dye include: alum, chrome.) This species can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. The best soil for this species has a texture that is rich. This plant does best in full sun. It prefers dry, well drained soils.
|
| Special qualities |
|
Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
|
| Adverse factors |
|
Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
Invasive
|
| Herbal medicine |
|
Medicinal properties
stimulant
antispasmodic
carminative
anaphrodisiac
Medicinal parts
Aerial parts
Essential oil
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
yes
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Do not take essential oil internally.
Medicinal notes
Origanum majorana is most often used cooked. Knotted majoram (sometimes called sweet majoram) has too many possible beneficial herbal uses to fully enumerate. A few of its uses include: as a stimulant, as an antispasmodic, as a carminative and as an anaphrodisiac. See the medicinal properties section for the full list. This plant should not be used by anyone who is pregnant. The aerial parts and the essential oil are used in herbal preparations. Do not take essential oil internally.
|
| Traditional uses |
|
Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
spicy fragrant leaves. sweet
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Faintly sweet
Dye parts
Aerial parts
Dye color
green,olive green
|
| Cultivation |
|
Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
|
| Nutrition |
|
Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Cooked
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Leaves
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
|
| Horticulture |
|
Horticulture notes
|
| Herbarium |
|
Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
|
Page 3329 of 4998
|
family 
