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Wild Marjoram

Origanum vulgare

Photo by JVM
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Oregano

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Wild Marjoram (Oregano)

Origanum vulgare

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ScottRasmussen
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JVM
I walk often through the Chatham University campus where I spotted it. I will check soon.
JVM
Thanks for the help Scott!
ScottRasmussen
It's marjoram or oregano. Did you rub a leaf between your fingers to see if it smelled like pizza sauce? Even the flower nectar has a faint oregano scent.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2011

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