Aromatic Eurasian perennial; SYN. marjoram, pot marjoram, wild marjoram, winter sweet, Origanum vulgare.
Any of several perennial herbs of the Labiatae family, especially the aromatic Origanum vulgare, also known as wild marjoram. It is native to the Mediterranean countries and W Asia and naturalized in the Americas. Oregano is extensively used to season Mediterranean cooking.