CUBAN OREGANO CUTTINGS. ( 3 cuttings ) It is a versatile plant, and its leaves can be used fresh or dried. The leaves have a distinctive aroma and a strong, slightly bitter taste, with notes of fennel, sage, and thyme.
Cuban Oregano, also known as Spanish Thyme, Mexican Thyme, and Indian Borage, is a herbaceous, perennial plant that belongs to the family Lamiaceae. It is native to South and Central America, the Caribbean, and Africa. The plant is commonly grown for its flavorful leaves, which can be used as a culinary herb and in traditional medicine.
Cuban Oregano leaves are thick and velvety, measuring around 1-3 inches in length and 1-2 inches in width. The leaves are green and may have purple undersides. They have a serrated margin, and the edges are somewhat curly. The plant's flowers are small and white to lavender in color, growing in dense clusters at the top of the stems. The plant can grow up to 2-3 feet in height and spread up to 1-2 feet in width.
Cuban Oregano is a versatile plant, and its leaves can be used fresh or dried. The leaves have a distinctive aroma and a strong, slightly bitter taste, with notes of fennel, sage, and thyme. In traditional medicine, the plant has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including sore throat, cough, fever, and colds. It is also an ideal plant for culinary purposes, and its leaves can be used as a seasoning in soups, stews, sauces, and marinades. Overall, Cuban Oregano is an attractive, flavorful, and easy to grow herb that provides a wide range of benefits.