Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Origanum compactum


Origanum compactum scientific classification

Origanum compactum belongs to the Origanum genus, Lamiaceae family and Lamiales order.

Origanum compactum name

It is also known as compact oregano or compacticum.

Origanum compactum geographic location

It is native to the mediterranean area.

Origanum compactum structure

It is a perennial plant. It can grow up to 15cm tall.

Origanum compactum leaves

It has green leaves. They are ovate shaped leaves.

Origanum compactum flowers

It has pink flowers.

Origanum compactum soil

Well drained soils.

Origanum vulgare uses

It is used in medicine.

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Origanum dictamnus


Origanum dictamnus scientific classification

Origanum dictamnus belongs to the Origanum genus, Lamiaceae family and Lamiales order.

Origanum dictamnus name

It is also known as cretan ditanny, ditanny of Crete or hop majoran.

Origanum vulgare structure

It is a perennial plant. It can grow up to 30cm tall.

Origanum vulgare leaves

It has green leaves. They are ovate shaped leaves. They have white hairs.

Origanum vulgare flowers

It has pink flowers. They are hermaphrodite flowers.

Origanum vulgare uses

It is used in culinary and in medicine.