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| Identification |
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Genus
Origanum
Species
vulgare
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
oregano
wild majorum
organy
pot majorum
Family
LAMIACEAE
Specimen number
S11146
Data source
DyePl p58;HtZn p148;MedPl p240;Frgnt p356;Frgnt p172
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| Life cycle |
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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
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| Climate |
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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
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The leaves of Origanum vulgare have a mildly pungent aroma. Keep a watchful eye on this because it tends to be invasive. Red is the most typical color produced by Oregano (also known as organy, wild majorum or pot majorum). Wild majoram was used in Bosnia and Herzegovina for dyeing. This plant can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. This species needs summer days with high heat. This plant likes soils that are rich. Full sun is needed for this species to do its best. It does well in dry, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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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
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| Adverse factors |
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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
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
carminative
cholagogue
antiseptic
emmenagogue
dental anesthetic
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 vulgare is most frequently used cooked. Oregano (sometimes called organy, wild majorum or pot majorum) has traditionally been used in many herbal remedies including: as a carminative, as a cholagogue, as an antiseptic and as an emmenagogue. (More are listed in the medicinal properties section.) This plant is not safe for use during pregnancy. The aerial parts and the essential oil are used in herbal preparations. Do not take essential oil internally.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
spicy fragrant leaves. sweet and aromatic scent; used in cooking. pungen
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Pungent
Dye parts
Dye color
red
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| Cultivation |
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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
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Cooked
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Leaves
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Origanum vulgare is considered to have originated from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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