Common Name: |
Bible Hyssop |
Other Names: |
Syrian Oregano, Za'ater |
Botanical Name: |
Origanum syriacum syn. O. maru |
Genus: |
Origanum |
Family: |
Lamiaceae |
Cultivation: |
Well-drained to dry, neutral to alkaline soil in sun. Origanum dictamnus needs sharp drainage and protection from wet winters. Orgianum majorana, O. x majoricum, and O. onites may be slightly hardier in a sheltered, sharply drained situation. |
Propagation: |
By seed sown in autumn or at 10-13°C (50-55°F) in spring (species only); by basal cuttings in late spring; by division in spring. |
Harvest: |
Plants are collected as flowering begins, and leaves during the growing season, and sued fresh, distilled for oil, or dried for infusions. |
Native Location: |
Syria |
Height: |
45-90cm (18-36in) |
Width: |
30-45cm (12-18in) |
Hardiness: |
Z8 |
Parts Used: |
Leaves, Flowering tops |
Properties: |
An aromatic herb with a thyme-oregano flavor. |
Culinary Uses: |
An important ingredient of Za'ater (see Above description) |
Economic Uses: |
Leaves and flowering sprigs are added to potpourris and scented articles. |
Bibliography: |
Encyclopedia of Herbs by Deni Brown. Copyright © 1995, 2001 Dorling Kindersley Limited. pp 295-296
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