Type: Oregano leaf, Origanum vulgare. Color: Green-Brown. Process: dry organic Orgeno (Origanum vulgare) herb. Other Names: Italian Oregano, Greek Oregano. Greek Oregano, also known as Italian Oregano, or Mediterranean Oregano, is native to & cultivated throughout Greece, Turkey, Egypt, & Italy. This is the classic pizza herb most people are familiar with. It also pairs well with meats, rice, vegetable, & cheese dishes & tomato-based soups & stews. Botanically named Origanum vulgare, it is a subspecies member of the mint family Oregano that naturally grows throughout Europe & some parts of Asia. It has a bolder, spicier flavor than its parent and, in contrast to most culinary herbs central to Italian cuisine, it blends well with fiery spices & foods enjoyed in southern Italy. in western countries, most people identify with Greek/Italian oregano as the classic pizza herb. However, the dried leaf is widely used in Middle Eastern, Philippine, Spanish, & Latin American cuisines as a seasoning for meats, vegetables, & beans. in Turkey, the herb typically resides at the table next to the salt & pepper. Garden Herb: Oregano grows wild in the Mediterranean region of the world. It is prized for the delicious flavor it adds to food. in the west, it is often known as a perennial garden herb that grows approximately 3 feet tall. It has red stems, green leaves, & pink flowers. The herb is harvested when the flower is blooming during the summer. CAUTION: Do not take the essential oil of Oregano internally. Do not use Oregano medicinally if you are pregnant. Oregano may cause skin irritation when used externally. . Consult your health care provider before beginning the use of any herb. DISCLAIMER in ACCORDANCE WITH THE US FDA REGULATIONS Our information on the use of this herb should never replace the care of a medical doctor. We are not medical professionals & are not claiming to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We are providing information for educational purposes only, based on common & publicly accessible historical information on the herb. You must be 18 years or older to purchase any herb from our store. We recommend that you educate yourself about the use of this herb before purchasing it. BULK/WHOLESALE: please contact us if you need larger bulk or wholesale orders. IMPORTANT: the picture of the product in most cases are zoomed-in photos of the herb, the product description will be a near accurate description of the herb. Please expect variations in the color of the herb from batch to batch & some possible differences from the picture as this is a natural product that can change with each herb harvest. Oregano Leaf, 1lb C/S | Origanum Vulgare Dry Loose Herb