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Origanum spp.

Lamiaceae (Labiatae)

Knotted marjoram, Oregano, Pot marjoram, Rigani, Spanich oregano, Sweet marjoram, Wild marjoram

We have information from several sources:

Simon, J.E., A.F. Chadwick and L.E. Craker. 1984. Herbs: An Indexed Bibliography. 1971–1980.
Dittany of Crete
Marjoram

Savory Herbs: Culture and Use—Lowman, M.S. and M. Birdseye. 1946. Farmer's Bulletin No. 1977. USDA, Washington, DC.

Food and feed crops of the United States—Magness, J.R., G.M. Markle, C.C. Compton. 1971.

Outside Links:

Oregano—Promoting the conservation and use of underutilized and neglected crops. 14.
Proceedings of the IPGRI International Workshop on Oregano, 8–12 May 1996, CIHEAM, Valenzano, (Bari), Italy—Link to the publication on the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute web site

Oregano—New Zealand Institute for Crop & Food Research Ltd