Cuban oregano

English

Noun

Cuban oregano (usually uncountable, plural Cuban oreganos)

1. A tropical succulent herb with a flavor similar to thyme or oregano, Plectranthus amboinicus (Coleus amboinicus or Coleus aromaticus 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