The Garden Community for Garden Lovers
 
rizzo919

By Rizzo919

United States Us

Im trying to find the species of oregano that oil of oregano is made from. The species that holds the highest amount of healing properties to make essential oil of oregano from. What is the common name for it and where can I purchase it?


On plant Origanum vulgare

  • Question asked on 8 May, 2012

Answers

moon_grower
Moon_grower
 

Oreganum Vulgare

8 May, 2012

bamboo
Bamboo
 

Oreganum vulgare hirtum strains are good too. The basic O. vulgare doesn't have such a strong flavour - any hybrid off it will also give oil, but the taste may be different. Not sure where you'll find it over there.

8 May, 2012

How do I say thanks?

Answer question

Related photos

  • Oregano stairs (Origanum vulgare (Oregano))
    Sarah65
  • Golden Marjoram (Origanum vulgare aureum)
    Siris
  • Origanum vulgare (Origanum vulgare)
    Spritzhenry
  • Oregano (Origanum vulgare (Oregano))
    Kate123

Related products

 

Previous question

« Hi, can someone identify the tree below please? The 2nd photo was taken in November,...

 

Next question

Is it too late to plant dahlia tubers. »

 

Not found an answer?