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title: "Help! I’ve thought this was mint but it’s occurred to me that it…"
description: "Help! I’ve thought this was mint but it’s occurred to me that it looks a lot like oregano. And the leaves aren’t getting more pointed like mature mint. What is…"
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community: "Gardening and Outdoor"
author: "Caitlin D"
published: "2024-06-09T13:27:01.688623Z"
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# Help! I’ve thought this was mint but it’s occurred to me that it…

_Posted by Caitlin D on 2024-06-09_

Help! I’ve thought this was mint but it’s occurred to me that it looks a lot like oregano. And the leaves aren’t getting more pointed like mature mint.

What is it?

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## 4 comments

### Mullein commented on 2024-06-09

Hmm some variety of mints have rounded leaves, but I agree yours looks like oregano. What does it smell like when you tear a leaf?

#### Caitlin D replied on 2024-06-09

Hmm it definitely has an earthy smell, but also maybe a little citrusy.

#### Mullein replied on 2024-06-09

I wish you could send the smell over the internet lol. My mom suggested maybe Greek oregano. I looked at pictures online and some looked a lot like yours, while others looked quite different. So that’s not really conclusive 🤔

#### Caitlin D replied on 2024-06-09

I’m 99% sure it’s oregano now. I’ve had it for so long, the “mint” would have to be mature at this point

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