Origanum dictamnus

Common names: Dittany of Crete, Hop Marjoram, Oregano, Marjoram

Genus: Origanum

Species: Origanum dictamnus

Class: Didynamia

Order: Gymnospermia

Authority: Linnaeus

Modern Genus: Origanum

Modern Species: Origanum dictamnus

Modern Family: Labiatae

Plant Type: shrub

Color: rose-purple

Season: mid-late summer

Native Region: Crete

Genus: Amaracus

Species: Amaracus dictamnus

Artist: S. Edwards