Herb
Wild Marjoram
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Wild marjoram is an English common name for O. vulgare—often milder than true Greek oregano and closer to marjoram-oregano confusion in northern Europe. Taste before committing to a recipe needing punch. Drying helps. Not sweet marjoram (O. majorana).
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Common Name MildEuropean WildHerbalMildVariableWoody
History
GB
Wild marjoram was gathered from English hedgerows.
GB
Herbals listed wild marjoram as a seasoning plant.
Name confusion with sweet marjoram persisted in markets.
Cooks learned wild marjoram ≠ Greek oregano intensity.