pot marjoram

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Related to pot marjoram: Origanum vulgare, Origanum majorana

pot marjoram

Any of several species of Oreganum, especially O. onites, having leaves used as a seasoning.

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pot marjoram - aromatic Eurasian perennial

marjoram, oregano, Origanum vulgare, wild marjoram, winter sweet

marjoram, oregano - pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets

genus Origanum - a genus of aromatic mints of the family Labiatae

origanum - any of various fragrant aromatic herbs of the genus Origanum used as seasonings

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You may also have seen pot marjoram (origanum onites) and sweet marjoram (origanum majorana).

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onites; also called pot marjoram), or Italian oregano (O.

Grow fresh herbs in the kitchen

Sage, thyme, winter savory and marjoram will go on for years, while basil, sweet or pot marjoram and summer savory are annuals.