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Origanum <ref name="Origanum"/> is a genus of herbaceous perennials and subshrubs in the family Lamiaceae, native to Europe, North Africa, and much of temperate Asia, where they are found in open or mountainous habitats. A few species also naturalized in scattered locations in North America and other regions.
The plants have strongly aromatic leaves and abundant tubular flowers with long-lasting coloured bracts. The genus includes the important group of culinary herbs: marjoram and oregano.
Origanum species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species, including Coleophora albitarsella.
== References ==
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<ref name="Origanum">[https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Origanum-vulgare.JPG "wikipedia"]</ref>
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[[Category:Herbs]]