Oregano and Marjoram:
An Herb Society of America Guide to the Genus Origanum
Origanum syriacum
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Synonyms: O. maru
Common Names: Syrian oregano, bible hyssop, za'atar, Lebanese oregano
Form: tender perennial subshrub with erect or ascending stems
Flowers: white or purple-pink in panicles
Bract Color: green or whitish
Height: 18-36''
Width: 12-18''
Hardiness Zone: 8
Uses: culinary, medicinal
Scent/Flavor: may be thyme or oregano scented
Botanical Varieties: O. syriacum var. syriacum, O. syriacum var.
sinaicum, O. syriacum var. bevanii
Next species: Origanum vulgare