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Monday 11 April 2016

Origanum dubium Boiss. - Ρίγανη - Ορίγανον - Cyprus


Near-endemic to Cyprus, also in Turkey (Anatolia), possibly in Greece

Origanum is a genus of herbaceous perennials and subshrubs in the family Lamiaceae, native to Europe, North Africa, and much of temperate Asia, where they are found in open or mountainous habitats. A few species also naturalized in scattered locations in North America and other regions.

The plants have strongly aromatic leaves and abundant tubular flowers with long-lasting coloured bracts. The genus includes the important group of culinary herbs: marjoram and oregano.

Origanum species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species, including Coleophora albitarsella.From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Photos 10/4/2016 by Mike Hadjiconstantis




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