Origanum amanum
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| Origanum amanum | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Subfamily: | Nepetoideae |
| Tribe: | Mentheae |
| Genus: | Origanum |
| Species: | O. amanum |
| Binomial name | |
| Origanum amanum Post | |
Origanum amanum (Amanum oregano) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native to the eastern Mediterranean and Turkey. It is an evergreen subshrub growing to 10–20 cm (4–8 in) tall by 30 cm (12 in) wide, with strongly aromatic leaves, and clusters of pink funnel-shaped flowers in summer and autumn.[1]
This plant is used as a culinary herb and as ornamental groundcover in sunny, well-drained situations. It tolerates poor soil, but dislikes winter wetness. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[2]
The specific epithet amanum refers to the Amanus Mountains in Turkey, where the plant is found.
References
- ↑ RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 1405332964.
- ↑ "RHS Plant Selector - Origanum amanum". Retrieved 27 June 2013.
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