Sweet marjoram is not the same as Italian or Greek oregano.

To make things more confusing: What most of us call Italian or Green
oregano really *is* oregano. There is also a Mexican oregano, which is
a different plant in a different family. (Lippia, last time I looked.)

Monique

Netter wrote:
Do happen to know if "sweet marjoram" is the same as "Italian Oregano"

Also, what is the spice sold, sweet marjoram or O. X majoricum

These are the type of questions the Internet rises.

Thanks again


"Stewart Robert Hinsley" wrote in message
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In message , Netter
writes

Does "Origanum vulgare" and "Origanum x majoricum" refer to the same type
of plant?

If so, what color flowers does it have

What does the X indicate?



Thanks in advance for any info, especially an internet reference



O. X majoricum is a hybrid between origano (O. vulgare) and sweet marjoram
(O. majorana). The x (an alternative for a multiplication sign) denotes
that it is a nothospecies (hybrid species).

Google is your friend.

--
Stewart Robert Hinsley