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The species or botanical name of Marjoram is Origanum majorana. Sweet marjoram is a perennial herb closely related to oregano though with a slightly sweeter taste.
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Marjoram vs oregano plant. Origanum vulgare aka wild marjoram and common oregano has large leaves and a strong oregano flavor. This is the most common species of oregano in Europe. Origanum onites aka pot marjoram has smaller leaves and is less sweet than origanum vulgare and pairs well with garlic and onion.
Oregano is also a perennial with upright stems but is a woody herb. Depending on the species oregano can get slightly little shorter than marjoram 60cm or 24 inches but up to the same width 45 cm or 18 inches. Marjoram leaves are thin and spear shape and tend to be grayish or whitish-green in color.
Both oregano and sweet marjoram are cultivated for their aromatic leaves which can be used fresh or dried. And both plants are relatively problem-free. Marjoram is a good alternative if oregano is too sharp or spicy for you.
When compared to oregano I find marjoram to be milder and sweeter but slightly piney. Oregano is as we mentioned a member of the origanum species of the plant family Lamiaceae. While it does share a family with marjoram oregano is quite a different herb indeed.
The taste of oregano is described by many as being more pungent and with more spice to it than marjoram. The Difference Between Oregano and Marjoram While the oval flat green leaves of these mint-family herbs are often confused for one another each one has a distinct smell and flavor that sets it apart. Oregano tends to be pungent and spicy while more mild marjoram is floral and woodsy.
In practical terms both oregano and marjoram are perennials but marjoram is a more tender plant compared to oregano. Marjoram may well die if exposed to frosts for any length of time so is often grown anew every year. Both prefer warm climates with free-draining soils although oregano prefers a drier soil compared to marjoram.
An Herb Society of America Guide to the Genus Origanum Rae McKimm Rae McKimm owner of Crystal Hill Gardens located in Sims Arkansas propagates and sells herbs na-tives plants for butterflies and unusual ornamental plants. She received her BS. The plants commonly called oregano Origanum vulgare sweet marjoram Origanum marjorana and thyme Thymus vulgaris have a confusing combination of similarities and differences.
For example there are thyme species with marjoram common names Thymus mastichina is commonly called Spanish marjoram. Sometimes hard to differentiate. The oregano has that pine-like oregano smell and marjoram is a little more complex in smell.
Marjoram doesnt usually survive cold winters like oregano does and is most often planted as an annual. Oregano also tends to sprawl more. Oregano usually has pinkish purple flowers marjoram usually has white blossoms.
The shape and color of the leaves differ between oregano and marjoram as well as among the different varieties. In my garden I even grow a golden-leafed ground cover variety of oregano. Both Marjoram and Oregano are in the Origanum genus.
Oregano now splits into the species Origanum vulgare. The species or botanical name of Marjoram is Origanum majorana. Botanical Profile of Oregano Oregano Origanum vulgare is a member of the Lamiaceae plant family.
Its alternative common English names include wild marjoram common marjoram joy-of-the-mountain and European oregano. 1 Oregano is a hardy aromatic perennial plant which is somewhat bushy with hairy stems oval leaves and pink-purple flowers. True-to-type culinary marjoram and oregano are mostly cutting-grown.
Marjoram has flowers ranging from white to pale pink and the oreganos have white to purple blooms. The origanums are wonderful culinary herbs. Gregory Hillman is a life long piano player publisher libertarian sailor human rights activist snowboarder and political scientistFollow Me On Sites Y.
Marjoram and oregano are both very attractive garden plants especially when flowering and there are also varieties with golden coloured leaves. The commonly grown marjorams are sweet marjoram Origanum majorana and pot marjoram Origanum onites. Oregano is Origanum vulgare.
About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators. Marjoram is a small flowering shrub that is a subspecies of oregano both being members of the mint family Lamiaceae. It is a native Mediterranean plant found in Cyprus and Turkey although it is grown all over the world now since its popularity as a spice has boomed.
Marjoram ˈmɑːrdʒərəm. Origanum majorana is a cold-sensitive perennial herb or undershrub with sweet pine and citrus flavours. In some Middle Eastern countries marjoram is synonymous with oregano and there the names sweet marjoram and knotted marjoram are used to distinguish it.
Sweet marjoram is a perennial herb closely related to oregano though with a slightly sweeter taste. It is evergreen in zones 9 and 10 but in most zones it is grown either as an annual or as a potted plant that is brought indoors when the weather turns cold.