Oregano (Origanum vulgare)Oregano is a species of Origanum, native to Europe, the Mediterranean region and southern and central Asia. It is a perennial herb, growing to 20-80 cm tall. Oregano derives its name from two Greek words meaning "the joy of the mountain.". Oregano is an important culinary herb and is widely used in Greek and Italian cuisines. The dish most associated with oregano is pizza. Its relatives have probably been eaten in Southern Italy for centuries. It's a natural for all types of tomato sauces but also goes well with egg and cheese dishes. It is the leaves that are used in cooking, and the dried herb is often more flavourful than the fresh. It is a hardy member of the mint family that has been used for flavoring fish, meat and sauces since ancient times. It was long referred to as wild marjoram. Oregano is 
often used in tomato sauces, fried vegetables and grilled meat. Together with basil, it contributes much to the distinctive character of many Italian dishes. Oregano also combines well with pickled olives, capers and lovage leaves.
Oregano is an indispensable ingredient for Greek cuisine. It adds flavour to Greek salad and is usually used separately or added to lemon-olive oil sauce that accompanies almost every fish or meat barbecues and some casseroles. It has an aromatic, warm and slightly bitter taste. Turkey and Greece are the principal suppliers of Greek oregano.
often used in tomato sauces, fried vegetables and grilled meat. Together with basil, it contributes much to the distinctive character of many Italian dishes. Oregano also combines well with pickled olives, capers and lovage leaves.Oregano is an indispensable ingredient for Greek cuisine. It adds flavour to Greek salad and is usually used separately or added to lemon-olive oil sauce that accompanies almost every fish or meat barbecues and some casseroles. It has an aromatic, warm and slightly bitter taste. Turkey and Greece are the principal suppliers of Greek oregano.
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