Oregano

Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a spicy, Mediterranean, perennial herb, particularly common in Greek and Italian cuisines.

Classification: Oregano is a member of the mint family, Lamiaceae. Marjoram is another species of oregano.

(Catalan orenga; Spanish orégano)

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Cuban oregano refers to Plectranthus amboinicus, a tender aromatic perennial succulent, also in the Lamiaceae.