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Oregano, Genus Origanum, species vulgare, family lamiaceae, a flowering plant in the mint family. Native of Western and Southwestern Eurasia and the Mediterranean region. Perennial herb, growing from 20â€“80 cm 7.9â€“31.5 in tall. Tiny purple flowers, 3â€“4 mm 0.12â€“0.16 in long, produced in erect spikes. Sometimes called wild marjoram, it`s a culinary herb used for the flavor of its leaves, often more flavorful dried than fresh. It has an aromatic, warm, and slightly bitter taste.

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