Flower ID: IMG_8011.JPG-08-01-2023 Flower name (scientific): Origanum vulgare Linnaeus PY: 1753. Pronunciation guide: (phonetic spelling) oh-rih-GAY-num (or or-IG-a-num or o-ri-GAH-num) vul-GAR-ay Flower name (common): Oregano Family name (common): Mint Family name (scientific): Lamiaceae Scientific name origin: Genus: From Greek oros meaning mountain and gano meaning bright or shining. The former term denotes a common habitat and the latter term refers to the attractive nature of the flowers. Specific epithet: Latin for common. Common name origin: Borrowed from the Spanish orégano in the late 15th century. Usually referring to the aromatic leaves that are used in cooking as a seasoning. Flower description: Size: 0.1 to 0.2 inches (3 to 5 mm) Petal count: 5 Color: pink or purple Other: flower arrangement, Cluster-spherical Plant description: Size: 12 to 36 inches (30 to 91 cm) Stem hairy: Other: Leaf description: attachment is opposite, type is simple Size: Color: Hairy: Other: Shape: leaf, ovate Origin (native, introduced, invasive): Introduced Status (common, uncommon, threatened, rare): Uncommon Bloom time (typical): July to September Cycle (annual, biennial, perennial): Perennial Habitat: Meadows, fields, disturbed areas, dry, sun. Fruit: Seed: Importance to wildlife: Similar species (if any): No close lookalikes. Ethnobotany: Latitude: 44.694530 Longitude: -91.584937 Altitude: 303.70 Distribution: In Wisconsin: (Adams, Dane, Door, Eau Claire, Juneau, Oneida, Portage) Click here for distribution map In US: (AR, CA, CT, DE, IL, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, VA, VT, WA, WI) Click here for distribution map In Canada: (BC, NS, ON, PE, QC) Click here for distribution map References: Synonym(s): Basionym: na Homotypic Synonym(s): Heterotypic Synonym(s): Autonym:Origanum vulgare subsp. vulgare (The other infraspecifics are Origanum vulgare subsp. glandulosum (Desfontaines) Ietswaart, Origanum vulgare subsp. gracile (Karl Heinrich Koch) Ietswaart, Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum (Link) Achille Terracciano, Origanum vulgare subsp. virens (Hoffmannsegg & Link) Bonnier & Layens, Origanum vulgare subsp. viridulum (Martrin-Donos) Nyman. None of these five subspecies have been recorded from North America.) Wetland Status (NC): Not listed Wetland Status (MW): Not listed