Herb
Lippia graveolens
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Lippia graveolens is Mexican oregano: a verbena relative, not Origanum, citrus-camphor, the bean and chilli herb of Mexican cookery. This leaf is the species. Dried Mexican oregano is the usual pack. Mediterranean oregano is the wrong swap in a chilli.
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Preparations
BeansChilli
Traits
Citrus CamphorIdentityLatinMexicanNot OriganumSpeciesVerbenaWrong Swap Is Mediterranean
History
Mexican kitchens used Lippia as oregano long before the Latin tag on jars.
Species labels distinguished Lippia from Origanum on better spice jars.