Definition:
Its binomial name gives it away, Origanum majorana L. is related to oregano but has a milder, sweeter taste. Marjoram is commonly grown in Southern Europe and native to Asia minor. It is also grown in Germany and the leaves are used in many German dishes, such as sausages (may be known as "Wurstkraut"), potato gratin, tomato dishes and lentil and bean soups. Marjoram leaves can be used fresh or dry.
Marjoram was used by ancient Egyptians and Greeks and grown in European cloisters in the Middle Ages for medicinal purposes. You may grow marjoram outdoors in the summer but take it in before first frost. It does well in a pot.
Pronunciation: "My-your-an"
Also Known As: Sweet Marjoram, Knotted Marjoram, Majorana hortensis Moench, Wurstkraut, Badkraut, Bratekräutche, Bratenkräutel, Gartenmajoran, Kuchelkraut, Kuttelkraut, Mairan, Mairalkraut, Mairon, Miran
Common Misspellings: Majoram, Marjoran, Mayoran
Examples:
"Majoran passt zur Kartoffelgerichte." Marjoram is good in potato dishes.
