Editing Oregano (section)

== Characteristics ==

* '''Physical Characteristics''': Oregano is a bushy, rhizomatous perennial that grows up to 1-3 feet tall and 2 feet wide. It has square stems with aromatic, glandular-spotted leaves that are typically rounded to ovate and 1-1.5 inches long. The flowers are small, two-lipped, and range in color from white to pink or purple<ref>https://missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=q980</ref><ref>https://missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=281411</ref>.
* '''Growing Conditions''': Oregano prefers well-drained, dry to neutral soils with a pH between 6.0 and 9.0. It thrives in full sun and is tolerant of drought, poor soil, and erosion but is sensitive to wet conditions and acidic soils<ref>https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/origanum</ref>.
* '''Lifecycle''': Oregano is a perennial but may be grown as an annual in colder climates. It blooms in summer, producing flowers in axillary or terminal spikelets<ref>https://missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=q980</ref><ref>https://missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=281411</ref>.

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