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Contact SupplierOriganum Vulgare is also known as Oregano and Wild Marjoram. The name originated from the Greek ‘joy of the mountains’ and is a common mint species family. It is native to the Mediterranean basin and Asia. It is a perennial herb which grows 20–80 cm tall, with leaves of up to 4 cm, and has purple, spikey flowers. Oregano has been a popular culinary herb in Europe since ancient time, and became popular in North America after WWII when returning soldiers posted to Italy brought back a taste for pizza.
Oregano was first used by Greeks since it was originally grown in Greece. They believed that this herb was created by the Goddess Aphrodite. She wanted it to be a symbol of joy growing in her garden. The word “oregano” comes from the Greek words oros, for “mountain,” and ganos, for “joy” meaning “joy of the mountains.