Origanum majorana

Origanum majorana is toxic to cats and dogs. The reported severity is mild. Also known as Sweet Marjoram and Italian Oregano.

dogs cats

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.

Symptoms to watch for

Vomiting Diarrhea

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Marjoram is a cold-sensitive perennial herb or undershrub with sweet pine and citrus flavours. In some Middle Eastern countries, marjoram is synonymous with oregano, and there the names sweet marjoram and knotted marjoram are used to distinguish it from other plants of the genus Origanum. It is also called pot marjoram, although this name is also used for other cultivated species of Origanum.

Common Names

  • Sweet Marjoram
  • Italian Oregano

Also recorded as Pot Majoram, Pot Marjoram, Pot Marjorum and marjoram.

Facts

Family
Lamiaceae
Duration
Perennial
Growth habit
Forb/herb, Subshrub
In the wild
IT, ES, CY, CH, DE, GB + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.