Herb
Origanum vulgare
B tier
Origanum vulgare is the broad species of common oregano/wild marjoram—flavour varies wildly by subspecies and origin from mild to pungent. Species name alone does not guarantee Greek punch. Seek regional or subspecies labels for cooking reliability.
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Traits
Common OreganoHerbalMild to HotSpeciesVariableWild Marjoram
History
EU
O. vulgare grew wild across Europe and was gathered for kitchens.
Linnaean naming fixed Origanum vulgare.
Garden forms diversified under the species name.
Cooks learned to specify Greek or Italian types within O. vulgare.