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marjoram
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marjoram (märˑ·j·rm),
n Latin name:
Origanum majorana L.; parts used: dried leaves, flowers; uses: diuretic, snakebite, motion sickness, dysmenorrhea, muscle pain, arthritis, headache, bruises, insomnia; precautions: pregnancy, lactation, children. Also called
garden marjoram, knotted marjoram, or
sweet marjoram.
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delight in" Also known as wild marjoram and adding more confusion to the mix is the close relationship between marjoram (Origanum majorana) and oregano, which naturally means they also look very much alike Oregano is the anglicized form of the Italian word origano, which is also a derivation from the Greek origanon ?
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Encourage butterflies by planting catmint, mallow, pot marigold, buddleia, Sedum spectabile, wild marjoram and candytuft.
 
 
 
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