<Li> O. v. subsp . viridulum (Martrin - Donos) Nyman - widespread from Corsica to Nepal </Li> <Li> O. v. subsp . vulgare - widespread across Europe + Asia from Ireland to China; naturalized in North America + Venezuela </Li> <P> Example cultivars of oregano include: </P> <Ul> <Li>' Aureum'--Golden foliage (greener if grown in shade), mild taste: It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit . </Li> <Li>' Greek Kaliteri'--O. v. hirtum strains / landraces, small, hardy, dark, compact, thick, silvery - haired leaves, usually with purple undersides, excellent reputation for flavor and pungency, as well as medicinal uses, strong, archetypal oregano flavor (Greek kaliteri: the best) </Li> <Li>' Hot & Spicy'--O. v. hirtum strain </Li> <Li>' Nana'--dwarf cultivar </Li> </Ul>

Oregano belongs to the same herb family as dill