Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum
Greek Oregano
Also known as: Majorana neglecta (Vogel) Walp. +7 more
- Majorana neglecta (Vogel) Walp.
- Origanum hirtum var. illyricum (Scheele) Nyman
- Origanum hirtum var. latifolium Nyman
- Origanum hirtum var. neglectum (Vogel) Nyman
- Origanum illyricum Scheele
- Origanum megastachyum Link
- Origanum neglectum Vogel
- Origanum vulgare var. megastachyum (Link) P.Fourn., 1938
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum (commonly known as Greek oregano) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia and Europe, 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, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Greece, Kriti, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany
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