Origanum majorana

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Read about Origanum majorana in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Origanum majorana, Linn. (Majorana hortensis, Moench). Sweet Marjoram. Annual Marjoram, from the method of cult., although the plant is perennial. Nearly glabrous, 1-2 ft.: Lvs. oblong-ovate, entire, obtuse, tomentose: fls. purplish or whitish; spikelets oblong, 3-5 in a cluster. Eu. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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References

• Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963

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