Herb
Lippia graveolens
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Lippia graveolens is the primary botanical species sold as Mexican oregano—verbena-family leaves with citrus-phenolic punch for Mexican and Tex-Mex cookery. Buy whole leaf and crush. Superior in chilli con carne and enchilada sauces versus Mediterranean oregano.
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Traits
CitrusCulinaryDriedHerbalMexican Oregano SpeciesPungentVerbenaceae
History
Botany eventually placed Mexican oregano in Lippia.
MX
Species was the standard Mexican oregano of commerce.
US
US Hispanic markets stocked L. graveolens widely.
Chefs listed L. graveolens on sourcing sheets for authenticity.