Oregano
Introduction
Oregano is a tasty herb from the Mediterranean, so it enjoys full fun and drier climates. It attracts plants, and is fun for children to explore.
Health Impacts
"Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is an herb used to flavor foods. It is considered safe in common food amounts, but has little evidence of health benefits.
Oregano has olive-green leaves and purple flowers. It is closely related to other herbs, including mint, thyme, marjoram, and basil. Oregano contains chemicals that might help reduce cough. Oregano also might help with digestion and with fighting against some bacteria and viruses.
People use oregano for wound healing, parasite infections, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses." - WebMD: Oregano
Low-Impact Food
Herbs such as oregano have a very low ecological footprint compared to other foods.
Appropriate Growing Places
Community Gardens
Kitchen Garden
Pollinator Gardens
School Yards
Sensory Garden
Maps
International
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Europe
UK
Butterfly Conservation: Wild Spaces: Put Your Wild Space on the Map "Our interactive map shows the number and types of Wild Space near you. When you sign up in the UK, your Wild Space will also appear on the map so you can show everyone that you're taking action and encourage others to get involved too."