Oregano

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Oregano is originally native to Europe, mostly around the northern and Great Britain regions. The leaves are used all over the world in pizza. There are as many as 40 species of Oregano, and there might be even more that are yet to be discovered!

Oregano has a high concentration of essential oils that are widely used in Minor Asia (Turkey), and Greece (continental and islands).

Oregano contains vitamin K, manganese, iron, dietary fiber, omega 3 fatty acids, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin C, and minimal calories. In this simple and widely accepted plant, there are many nutrients and vitamins that are helpful and necessary to a healthy lifestyle.

Oregano, also known as Origanum vulgare, can be used in Spanish, Mexican, and Italian cooking. Some of the most famous cooking that it is used for is the Italian pizza. This herb is to be kept in full exposure to the sun, and in well-drained soil.

In the United States, the Origanum vulgare is mostly grown in California and New Mexico. Although Mexican oregano is a bit more bitter than the more widely accepted Oregano, it is still delicious in a great multitude of dishes.