Marjoram

Marjoran is grown for its aromatic leaves which are used fresh or dried as herbs, for example in the praparation of sausages.

Marjoram is related to oregano.

Names

Scientific
   Origanum majorana
English
   Knotted marjoram
   Marjoram
   Sweet marjoram
Dutch
   Echte marjolein
   Majoraan
   Marjolein
   Tuinmarjolein
   Worstkruid
Spanish
   Mayorana
   Mejorana
French
   Marjolaine
German
   Gartenmajoran
   Majoran
   Wurstkraut
Italian
   Maggiorana

Taxonomy

Order
   Lamiales
Family
   Lamiaceae
Genus
   Origanum
Species
   Origanum majorana (Marjoram)

Crop categories

Arid crops
Herbs
Medicinal plants
Mediterranean crops
Minor crops
Temperate crops

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