Oregano is in the mint family but not the mint genus. It smacks warmer or spicier and cannot substitute.
No, oregano leaves are not waxy or slippery. They are velvety and soft like mint.
Well, you have mint and basil. You also have oregano, bay leaves, and tarragon. Rosemary, fennel
The scientific name is Origanum. Part of the mint ( Mentha) family.
An ancient herb, which is a member of the mint family, with pale green leaves and a mild, sweet, oregano-like flavor. So no.
oregano leaves
Herbs with soft stems and leaves, such as thyme, oregano, parsley etc... Does not include rosemary, mint or lemon balm (I don't think).
No
For flavor
Mainly Leaves of the Oregano plant are used for Medicinal purposes. The Essential oil of the Oregano Leaves is taken as supplement. Its widely used in USA & Canada for Allergies. You can buy Oregano oil Supplement from www.Herbalveda.co.uk
no, its a flower from origanum. a genus from the mint family :)
A wide variety of leaves are edible, here are just a few examples, salad leaves such as lettuce, rocket, watercress. Herbs such as parsley, thyme and basil. Also vine leaves, celery leaves and cabbage leaves. Some other herbs are mint, basil, oregano, and bay leaves. And don't forget that spinach that makes you strong!!!!
Phyllotaxy is the arrangement of leaves on the stem. The leaves of Oregano are paired opposite to each other. Each pair is at right angles to the previous one. This type of arrangement of leaves is called whorled arrangement.