oregano

     

Oregano or pot marjoram (Origanum vulgare) is a species of Origanum, native to Europe, the Meiterranean region and southern and central Asia. It is a perennial herb, growing to 20-80 cm tall, with opposite leaves 1-4 cm long. The flowers are purple, 3-4 mm long, produced in erect spikes. Its name derives from the Greek origanon ὀρίγανον oros ὄρος "mountain" + the verb ganousthai γανοῦσθαι "delight in". Oregano (seed) is also known as Ajwain (اجوائن) in Urdu.

Trivia about oregano

  • This pizza herb was virtually unknown to Americans until WWII soldiers came home & raved about it
  • Almost unknown in the U.S. prior to WWII, this "pizza herb" began a boom with the new popularity of pizza
  • The name of this pizza herb, also known as wild marjoram, is from the Greek for "joy of the mountain"
  • The name of this herb that's similar to marjoram is from the Greek for "joy of the mountain"
  • An aromatic herb of the mint family, having leaves used as seasoning in cooking
  • Many Greek dishes get their familiar flavor from this herb whose name is from the Greek for "joy of the mountain"
  • Popular in spaghetti sauce, wild marjoram is more commonly known by this name

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