[Sca-cooks] looking for za'atar

[Terry Decker]

The difference between Mexican oregano and Greek oregano is pretty easy.
Greek oregano (also known as wild marjoram) is Origanum vulgare.  Mexican
oregano is Coleus amboinicius.  Majoram (or sweet majoram) is Majorana
hortensis.  The plants are all related and are members of the mint family
(Lamiaceae or Labiatae, depending on the text).

Flatbreads and Flavors identifies zatar as thyme which would make it either
Thymus vulgaris or a closely related member of genus Thymus (also members of
the mint family).  It also states that the thyme can be replaced by hyssop
(Hyssopus officinalis) but that the taste is more bitter and less aromatic.

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