Origanum dictamnus
Cretan Dittany, Cretan Oregano
Other regional names: Dittany Of Crete +2 more
- Dittany Of Crete
- Hop Marjorum
- Wintersweet
Also known as: Amaracus dictamnus (L.) Benth. +5 more
- Amaracus dictamnus (L.) Benth.
- Amaracus tomentosus Moench
- Dictamnus creticus Garsault
- Majorana dictamnus (L.) Kostel.
- Origanum dictamnifolium St.-Lag.
- Origanum saxatile Salisb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Origanum dictamnus (commonly known as Cretan dittany or Cretan Oregano) is a shrub within the Lamiaceae family. It is found natively in Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
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