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Oregano

Origanum heracleoticum L.

Description: Perennial with a partially woody, erect, quadrangular stem. The leaves are green, hairy cross-arranged on the stem. The flowers are white, gathered in globular apical inflorescences. The upper lip of the corolla is complete, and the lower one has three-part. The fruits are about 1mm in size. The whole plant has a pleasant scent.

Flowering time: June-August

Habitat: rocky places and scrubs

Interesting fact: in folk medicine it was used for stomach disturbances. Today it is widely used in pharmacy because its essential oil has antioxidant properties and extremely strong antiseptic effect.

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