Botany - Marjoram

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)