Origanum majorana L.
Marjoram is a gentle aromatic herb used in food seasonings and non-medicinal herbal applications. It is related in flavor direction to oregano, but is usually softer and more delicate in aroma.
| English name | Marjoram |
| German name | Majoran |
| Latin name | Origanum majorana L. |
| Botanical family | Lamiaceae |
| Commercial part | Aerial parts and leaves |
| Supply forms | Dried whole, cut, ground |
Specifications may define leaf-stem ratio, cut size, color, aroma, cleanliness and moisture.
