Cuban oregano

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English

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Noun

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Cuban oregano (usually uncountable, plural Cuban oreganos)

  1. A tropical succulent herb with a flavor similar to thyme or oregano, Plectranthus amboinicus (Coleus amboinicus or Coleus aromaticus in older references)

Usage notes

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  • This plant is grown and used throughout the tropics, with at least a dozen common names in English alone- none of which are well known outside of the regions where they're used.

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