Below is a list of all known varieties for Oregano. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Common Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) | The common species of oregano, widely used as a culinary herb. |
| Compact Oregano | A low-growing oregano cultivar, prized for its dense mat-forming habit and strong flavor. |
| Corsican Oregano | Wild oregano (Origanum vulgare) harvested from Corsica, known for its intense aroma. |
| Cretan Oregano | A variety of oregano from Crete, prized for its strong aroma. |
| Dittany of Crete | Origanum dictamnus, a tender perennial herb native to Crete. |
| Golden Oregano | An oregano variety with golden-yellow leaves and a mild flavor. |
| Himalayan Oregano | Wild oregano (Origanum vulgare) harvested from the Himalayan region. |
| Hot and Spicy Oregano | An oregano cultivar selected for its particularly pungent, spicy flavor profile. |
| Hungarian Oregano | A variety of oregano, possibly Hungarian Sweet, known for a milder, sweeter flavor. |
| Kaliteri (Greek) Oregano | A cultivar of Greek Oregano (Origanum vulgare hirtum) known for its high essential oil content and potent flavor. |
| Kent Beauty (Ornamental) Oregano | An ornamental oregano with showy, hop-like pink bracts and a mild aroma. |
| Mexican Bush Oregano (Poliomintha) | A shrub with a strong oregano-like scent, used as a culinary herb in Mexico. |
| Provence Oregano | A general term for oregano grown in Provence, France, often part of "Herbes de Provence". |
| Sicilian Oregano | A variety of wild oregano from Sicily, known for its strong, robust, and slightly bitter flavor. |
| Syrian Oregano (Zaatar) | A variety of oregano, Origanum syriacum, a key ingredient in the spice mix Zaatar. |
| Turkish Oregano | A robust, flavorful oregano, often Origanum onites. |
| Variegated Oregano | An ornamental and edible oregano with green leaves edged in white or gold. |
| Zaatar Oregano | A specific variety of oregano (Origanum syriacum), the key ingredient in the Middle Eastern spice blend Za'atar. |