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Cuban oregano
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English
Noun
- s
A tropical succulent herb with a flavor similar to thyme or oregano, Plectranthus amboinicus species (Coleus amboinicus species or Coleus aromaticus species in older references)
Usage notes
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.
Synonyms
Indian borage
Mexican mint
Spanish thyme
Translations
plant
Spanish: es orégano cubano f, es orégano poleo m Dominican Republic
en Mint family plants