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.

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