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Italian Oregano
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Italian oregano often refers to sweeter hybrid oreganos (including O. × majoricum) used in Italian-American tomato sauces— milder and less aggressive than Greek hirtum while still clearly oregano. Excellent everyday pizza and marinara herb. Fresh or dried. Not identical to Greek mountain oregano; choose based on desired heat.
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ChoppedDriedFreshGarnishInfusedRubbed
Traits
AromaticBalancedItalian AmericanMilderSweetSweeter HybridTomato Sauce
History
IT
Italian kitchen gardens grew milder oregano hybrids.
US
Italian-American cookery popularised Italian oregano branding.
US
Dried Italian seasoning blends relied on milder oregano.
Seed trade sold Italian oregano as a distinct culinary type.