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
oregano leaves
No, oregano leaves are not waxy or slippery. They are velvety and soft like mint.
For flavor
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.
hairy leaves and stem
Oregano leaves are generally small to medium-sized, typically measuring around 1 to 4 centimeters in length. They are oval or lance-shaped and have a slightly fuzzy texture. The size can vary slightly depending on the specific variety of oregano, but they are generally not considered large leaves.
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 can be identified by its small, oval-shaped leaves that are dark green in color and have a strong, aromatic scent.
To dry oregano leaves effectively for long-term storage, you can hang them in a warm, dry place with good air circulation until they are completely dry. Alternatively, you can spread the leaves on a baking sheet and dry them in the oven at a low temperature. Once dried, store the oregano leaves in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
Oregano is known as azwain in hindi, Oregano prepared from azwain leaf.
Oregano, thyme, or parsley can be used as substitutes for basil leaves in a recipe.