HERB - Marjoram

[Joe Parris]

Sweet Marjoram
Also known as Oríganum (Greek, for "mountain-joy") this tender perennial is 
generally grown as an annual from seed. Leaves are opposite, ovate and 
entire, ciliate and greyish green. Flowers are pinkish to white and form 
spikes or terminal glomerules. The square stems indicate this, like many 
other herbs, is a member of the mint family Labiatae. Prefers alkaline soil.
Uses

This strong, pungent herb is commonly used with meats, sausage, pizza and 
poultry.
History and Lore

This gentle herb was a favorite of Aphrodite--annointing oneself with it 
would cause dreams of a future spouse. Planting it on a grave would comfort 
the dead. Wreaths of marjoram were used at weddings.

I would say plant it as any other mint


>From: "Carper, Rachel" <Rachel.Carper at COMPAQ.com>
>Reply-To: herbalist at Ansteorra.ORG
>To: "'herbalist at Ansteorra.ORG'" <herbalist at Ansteorra.ORG>
>Subject: RE: HERB - Marjoram
>Date: Thu, 8 Jul 1999 14:47:03 -0500
>
>Not sure, i can do some checking for you if you'd like. Sweet marjoram ....
>sounds yummy
>Alan
>
>That would be very nice. Thank you.
>
>Elewyiss
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