Origanum rotundifolium

The Round-leaved oregano (Origanum rotundifolium ) is a species of the genus Dost (Origanum ) in the mint family ( Lamiaceae). It is rarely used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and alpine houses.

Features

The Round-leaved Dost is an evergreen dwarf shrub that reaches heights of growth to 30 centimeters. Its bracts are 8-25 mm long and yellowish- green.

The flowering period is from June to August.

Occurrence

The Round-leaved Dost occurs in Georgia and northeastern Turkey. He settled cliffs and rocky slopes at altitudes from 250 to 1300 meters.

Documents

• Corner Hardt J. Hunter, Friedrich Ebel, Peter Hanelt, Gerd Müller K. (ed.): Rothmaler Exkursionsflora of Germany. Volume 5: Herbaceous ornamental and useful plants. Spektrum Akademischer Verlag, Berlin Heidelberg 2008, ISBN 978-3-8274-0918-8.

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