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Oregano and MarjoramWhen I first started growing herbs, I purchased a beautiful oregano plant. It spread so quickly that I was continually pinching it back. But I was so disappointed in the flavor. Instead of a spicy bite with tastes of thyme, mint and camphor, it just tasted “green”. I learned later that what I had planted was common oregano, what might have been a “wild” cousin to marjoram, not the Greek oregano which was stated on the label. The best test is to pinch off a few leaves, rubbing them to release their aroma, and taste. Look for a tantalizing pepper flavor. I like using Greek, Italian, Turkish, Mexican (more floral) and Cuban oreganos (actually a member of the coleus family with pungent fleshy leaves). Marjoram, a cousin of oregano, is more mild. Except for Cuban, It’s hard to tell them apart just by looks. Growing Oregano
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