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Oregano Varieties


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.