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Oregano , scientifically named Origanum vulgare by Carolus Linnaeus, is a common species of Origanum, a genus of the mint family (Lamiaceae). It is native to warm-temperate western and southwestern Eurasia and the Mediterranean region.
Oregano is a perennial herb, growing from 20--80 cm tall, with opposite leaves 1--4 cm long. Oregano will grow in a pH range between 6.0 (mildly acid) and 9.0 (strongly alkaline) with a preferred range between 6.0 and 8.0. The flowers are purple, 3--4 mm long, produced in erect spikes
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Oregano is an important culinary herb, used for the flavour of its leaves, which can be more flavourful when dried than fresh. It has an aromatic, warm and slightly bitter taste, which can vary in intensity. Good quality oregano may be strong enough almost to numb the tongue, but the cultivars adapted to colder climates often have a lesser flavor. Factors such as climate, seasons and soil composition may affect the aromatic oils present, and this effect may be greater than the differences between the various species of plants. Among the chemical compounds contributing to the flavour are carvacrol, thymol, limonene, pinene, ocimene, and caryophyllene.
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Nutrition Facts
Oregano, dried
Amount Per 100 grams
Calories 265
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.3 g 6%
Saturated fat 1.6 g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.4 g
Monounsaturated fat 0.7 g
Trans fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 25 mg 1%
Potassium 1,260 mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate 69 g 23%
Dietary fiber 42 g 168%
Sugar 4.1 g
Protein 9 g 18%
Vitamin A 34% Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 159% Iron 204%
Vitamin D 0% Vitamin B-6 50%
Vitamin B-12 0% Magnesium 67%
*Per cent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.