Origanum vulgare

Origanum vulgare is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is mild. Also known as Oregano, Greek Oregano and Algerian Oregano.

dogs cats horses

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

Oregano, sometimes called wild marjoram, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region but widely naturalised elsewhere in the temperate Northern Hemisphere, particularly the United States and Mexico.

Common Names

  • Oregano
  • Greek Oregano
  • Algerian Oregano
  • Italian Oregano
  • Russian Oregano

Also recorded as Wild Marjoram.

Facts

Family
Lamiaceae
Duration
Perennial
Growth habit
Forb/herb
Native to
Flanders, Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
In the wild
FR, DE, GB, NL, CH, AT + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.