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Origanum vulgare subsp. gracile

Russian Oregano
Also known as: Origanum glaucum Rech.f. & Edelb. +3 more
  • Origanum glaucum Rech.f. & Edelb.
  • Origanum gracile K.Koch
  • Origanum kopetdaghense Boriss.
  • Origanum tyttanthum Gontsch.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Origanum vulgare subsp. gracile (commonly known as Russian oregano) is a herbaceous perennial within the Lamiaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Origanum vulgare, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Middle Asia, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Kirgizistan, Pakistan, Tadzhikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, West Himalaya
Base Species & Variations

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