Herb
Dried Mexican Oregano
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Dried Mexican oregano is the grocery form: crumbled Lippia, floral- camphor, bloomed in a chilli or a bean pot. Crush it in the palm. Fresh is rare outside Mexico. Mediterranean dried oregano is milder and mintier.
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Characteristics
Preparations
ChilliFrijoles
Traits
BeansBloom In PotCamphor FloralCrushDried LippiaNot MediterraneanPalm CrushUsual Pack
History
MX
Dried Mexican oregano bunches and jars were the household form.
US Mexican groceries stocked dried Mexican oregano as a distinct spice.
Recipes specified Mexican versus Mediterranean oregano.