Origanum syriacum

Origanum syriacum commonly known as Syrian oregano or za’atar, is a perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family.

It is indigenous to the Eastern Mediterranean/Middle Eastern regions and is particularly adapted to arid, dry conditions.

The leaves are small, ovate to lanceolate, and have a gray-green color. They are highly aromatic due to the presence of essential oils.

Assurez-vous de garder leur sol bien drainé – un sol détrempé est leur talon d'Achille.

L'histoire:

One of the most famous uses of Origanum syriacum is in the preparation of za’atar, a traditional Middle Eastern spice blend. Za’atar typically includes dried oregano (or sometimes thyme), sesame seeds, sumac, and salt.

It is commonly sprinkled on flatbreads, mixed with olive oil as a dip, or used to season meats and vegetables – anywhere really, it will make everything better I promise.