Everything about Marjoram totally explained
Marjoram (
Origanum majorana,
Lamiaceae) is a somewhat cold-sensitive
perennial herb or undershrub with sweet
pine and
citrus flavours. It is also called
Sweet Marjoram or
Knotted Marjoram and
Majorana hortensis.
The name marjoram (
Old French majorane,
Medieval Latin majorana) doesn't directly derive from the Latin word
maior (major).
Marjoram is cultivated for its aromatic leaves, either green or dry, for
culinary purposes; the tops are cut as the plants begin to flower and are dried slowly in the shade. It is often used in herb combinations such as
Herbes de Provence and
Za'atar.
Although considered cold-sensitive, marjoram can sometimes prove hardy even in
zone 5.
Related species
Orehellino (
Origanum vulgare, sometimes listed with Marjoram as
Origanum majorana) is also called Wild Marjoram. It is a perennial common in southern
Europe in dry copses and on hedge-banks, with many stout stems 30-80 cm high, bearing short-stalked somewhat ovate leaves and clusters of purple flowers. It has a stronger flavor and a more penetrating quality.
Pot Marjoram or Cretan Oregano (
Origanum onites) has similar uses to marjoram.
Hardy Marjoram or French marjoram is a cross of marjoram with
oregano that's much more resistant to cold, but is slightly less sweet.
Origanum pulchellum, Showy Marjoram or Showy Oregano.
(
Catalan marduix;
Spanish mejorana)
Surname
Marjoram
is a
surname.
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