Oregano, thyme, or parsley can be used as substitutes for basil leaves in a recipe.
oregano leaves
No, oregano leaves are not waxy or slippery. They are velvety and soft like mint.
For flavor
Oregano is a culinary herb, the leaves are used in cooking. The dried herb has more flavour than the fresh. It is added to tomato sauce, grilled meat and fried vegetables. Used in Greece, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Turkey and Syria as well as Latin America
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.
oregano (spanish) = marjoram pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets
hairy leaves and stem
Oregano leaves are commonly used in cooking to add flavor to dishes like pasta sauces, salads, and meats. They are also used in home remedies for their potential health benefits, such as relieving digestive issues, fighting infections, and reducing inflammation.
Oregano is in the mint family but not the mint genus. It smacks warmer or spicier and cannot substitute.
The leaves of herbs (parsley, basil, oregano etc.) are edible, many other types of leaves are poisonous.
Oregano is a herb used in cooking.