| Scientific name | Origanum majorana |
| Appearance | Perennial herbaceous plant grown as an annual, with upright stems, oval, small and downy leaves, whitish to pinkish flowers grouped in short, rounded spikes |
| Smell | Aromatic, warm, sweet, slightly camphoraceous and peppery |
| Color | Grayish green (foliage), white to pale pink (flowers) |
| Used parts | Leaves and flowering tops, fresh or dried |
| Origins | Cyprus, Turkey, Eastern Mediterranean |
| Toxicity level | Low (culinary and medicinal use well tolerated; essential oil to be handled with care) |






















































































































































































































