Common names can be quite confusing. The mint family is lamiaceae. Mints are the genus mentha, which is only a part of ...

Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a collective name for a group of fragrant herbs belonging to the mint, or Lamiaceae, plant family. This herb is native to the Mediterranean region and is commonly ...

However, further research is necessary. Oregano is an herb from the mint, or Lamiaceae family. People have used it for thousands of years to add flavor to dishes and to help treat health conditions.