What is Oregano?
Q: What is Oregano?
A: Oregano is a species of Origanum and a perennial herb.
Q: Where is Oregano native to?
A: Oregano is native to Europe, the Mediterranean region, and southern and central Asia.
Q: How tall can Oregano grow?
A: Oregano can grow to 20-80 cm tall.
Q: What do the leaves of Oregano look like?
A: The leaves of Oregano are opposite each other and are 1-4 cm long.
Q: What color are the flowers of Oregano?
A: The flowers of Oregano are purple and can grow 3-4 mm long.
Q: Why is the plant named Oregano?
A: The name of the plant comes from the Greek origanon [ὀρίγανον]: oros [ὄρος] “mountain” and the verb ganousthai [γανοῦσθαι] “delight in”.
Q: What is another name for Oregano?
A: Another name for Oregano is pot marjoram.
