Origanum vulgare

Native Range

A native plant refers to a species of plant that has naturally evolved and grown in a particular geographic area without any human intervention or introduction. These plants have adapted to the local climate, soil, and ecological conditions over an extended period of time, often thousands of years. Because of this co-evolution with their specific environment, native plants have developed characteristics that make them well-suited to the local ecosystem and provide essential resources for local wildlife.

Native plants play a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of an area. They provide food and habitat for native wildlife, support pollinators like bees and butterflies, and contribute to the overall health of the ecosystem. Additionally, native plants often require fewer resources like water and fertilizers compared to non-native or exotic plants that may not be well-suited to the local environment.

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Native Continent

Asia-Temperate, Asia-Tropical, Europe, Africa

Asia-Temperate

Anhui Sheng, Armenia, Azerbaijan, China, Ciscaucasia, Cyprus, Dagestan, Eastern Siberia, Fujian Sheng, Gansu Sheng, Georgia, Guangdong Sheng, Guizhou Sheng, Henan Sheng, Hubei Sheng, Hunan Sheng, Iran, Iraq, Jiangsu Sheng, Jiangxi Sheng, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russian Federation, Russian Federation-Ciscaucasia, Russian Federation-Eastern Siberia, Russian Federation-Western Siberia, Shaanxi Sheng, Sichuan Sheng, Taiwan, Turkey, Western Siberia, Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu, Yunnan Sheng, Zhejiang Sheng,Afghanistan

Asia-Tropical

Bhutan, India, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Nepal, Pakistan,

Europe

Denmark, Finland, United Kingdom (U.K.), Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Czechoslovakia (Czech Republic and Slovakia), Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Russian Federation-European part, European part (south), Estonia, Ukraine (incl. Krym), Former Yugoslavia, Albania, Bulgaria, Greece (incl. Crete), Italy (incl. Sardinia, Sicily), Romania, Spain (incl. Baleares), France (incl. Corsica), Portugal,

Africa

Spain, Canarias, Portugal, Madeira Islands, Algeria (north), Morocco, Tunisia

Natural Habitat

Dry grassy areas and scrub, usually on calcareous soils.