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Origanum vulgare
Dense spreading perennial, 2 1/2 ft tall. Leaves are oval, opposite, and hairy. Flowers are small, white - pink, and form tight clusters at the ends of branches and stems
Native to the mountains of the eastern mediterranean. Best color and fragrance in full sun. Prefers well drained, slightly alkaline soil.
Oregano has a long history of culinary and medicinal use.
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