Origanum majorana

Origanum majorana subsp. var.	Marjoram
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Marjoram (Origanum majorana, Lamiaceae) is a somewhat cold-sensitive perennial herb or undershrub with sweet pine and citrus flavours. It is also called Sweet Marjoram, Knotted Marjoram or Majorana hortensis.

The name marjoram (Old French majorane, Medieval Latin majorana) does not directly derive from the Latin word maior (major). Marjoram is indigenous to the Mediterranean area and was known to the Greeks and Romans as a symbol of happiness.

Marjoram is cultivated for its aromatic leaves, either green or dry, for culinary purposes; the tops are cut as the plants begin to flower and are dried slowly in the shade. It is often used in herb combinations such as Herbes de Provence and Za'atar.

Although considered cold-sensitive, marjoram can sometimes prove hardy even in zone 5.

Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Origanum majorana, Linn. (Majorana hortensis, Moench). Sweet Marjoram. Annual Marjoram, from the method of cult., although the plant is perennial. Nearly glabrous, 1-2 ft.: Lvs. oblong-ovate, entire, obtuse, tomentose: fls. purplish or whitish; spikelets oblong, 3-5 in a cluster. Eu. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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References

• Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963

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