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You will receive too rooted cuttings from my Mexican oregano. It's great as an ornamental plants but it's phenomenal in cooking! This is a very hardy plant. Photos were taken today!!
Like its namesake oregano (Origanum vulgare) , an Old World plant widely used in New World cuisine, Mexican oregano is utilized as a spice throughout Mexico. The Mexican Kickapoo still use the plant in their cooking (LaTorre and LaTorre 1977). The leaves are dried, stored and utilized as a potherb. The flavor complements many dishes including pinto beans and soups.
Although it has been studied for decades, Mexican oregano has recently received increased worldwide attention for it phytochemical contents. As suggested by the aromatic leaves, it contains an abundance of flavonoids, secondary plant metabolites known for their antioxidant activity. Flavanones recovered from the plant include narengenin and cirsimaritin, and derivatives of cachetin and quercitine, which are found in green tea and citrus