Cuban Oregano
Fresh From Florida !!
We are a Certified Nursery
~Our specialty is Cuban Oregano~
Common names: Indian Borage, Spanish or Broadleaf thyme
(Coleus ambionicus or Plectranthus amboinicus)
One 9 inch cutting of Cuban Oregano - An unbelievably fragrant plant, easy to grow, low-growing herb with succulent, broad leaves and a soft, velvety texture. The plant is a tropical perennial and will not survive a cold winter outdoors.
Propagates quickly, the beautiful leaves are decorative and aromatic, a lovely addition to your garden.
Cuban Oregano likes sunny or partly sunny locations and requires regular watering (avoid over-watering).
Transplanting and Care instructions will also be included.
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According to "The Herbalist in the Kitchen"...
"Culinary Uses
The fresh leaves are used to season fish and cabrito (young goat) in the islands. They are sometimes chopped in chile pastes (something like Jerk Seasoning, but without the strong Onion and Ginger presence). The leaves are the primary seasoning in the Cuban black bean soup, Frijoles Negros. A kind of salsa, made by mincing the leaves together with various unripe fruits, is served as an accompaniment to rice.
In Java and Malaysia, it is used in curries -- especially with goat or strong-smelling fish.
The leaves are sometimes used to flavor beers and wines in India. They have been brewed as herbal tea, and been cooked as potherbs.
Roots and young plants (Coleus amboinicus) eaten in South America. The fragrant leaves are eaten as potherbs in India
The roots of Coleus barbatus are pickled in India."
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