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Origanum vulgare
Known as the "pizza herb" This bushy plant produces leaves that are an essential ingredient in Italian and Spanish dishes. Also used in salads, stews, stuffings, egg and cheese dishes, and with fish. Similar to Marjoran but with sharper fragrance and flavor. If in the proper climate, this plant can easily take over an entire garden, so d...
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