Ziggy Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I know this is going to sound like a really silly thing, but I planted herbs last year, and put labels on to remember exactly what they were (I know the main ones I use, but I'm not so familiar with all of them), but obviously my kids moved my labels... So, would anyone please let me know if they know what this is?? I think it might be marjoram, but that's guess work, not knowledge... Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 it looks like mint but then I s'pose you'd know that by smell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted May 21, 2008 Author Share Posted May 21, 2008 Actually Poet that was my first thought too... looks just like mint... it is growing right next to our mint though, so I know it's not mint, and as you say it doesn't smell/taste like it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 looks like a weed to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted May 21, 2008 Author Share Posted May 21, 2008 It does look a bit like a weed, but I'm sure I planted something there... Does it seem to be the same as this? http://www.papagenos.com/picts/SinglePlantImages-Herbs/7349ItalianOregano.jpg Could be some kind of oregano then... I'm sure I planted some, but some herbs have taken over some others... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Lemon Balm? It will have a very distinct lemon smell when you crush the leafs if it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Lemon Balm has more serrated leaves...... If it doesn't smell of mint then it is likely to be Marjoram or Oregano..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Lemon balm has a serrated edge to the leaf (so does mint), at least mine did before it died in direct sunlight It could be oregano Ziggy It does look a bit like your link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 It does look like my Oregano bush. If you rub it's leaves is it reminisent of a pizza topping? Most herbs will smell strongly, if there's no scent it's probably a weed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 It does have a smell when rubbing the leaves... not lemony smell, but what i'd think is a herby smell... It's good to know it does look like somebody's oregano bush... wouldn't want to cook using weeds!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I think it could be a big variety of something like marjoram or oregano, I have a few varieties, this is the nearest. http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff232/chickencam/?action=view¤t=2008_0522marjoram0098.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FruitandNutCake Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Could it be Bergamot? It looks just like a Bergamot plant I bought a few years ago but killed. I think Bergamot has pinky red tubular flowers . It isn't lemon balm (leaves are a limey yellow green with serated edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FruitandNutCake Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 OK, maybe not Bergamot - these pictures show that bergomat have leaf pairs going up stem, whereas your plant has extra leafs in the major leaf joints http://www.victoriananursery.co.uk/herb_seeds_and_plants/herb_seeds/bergamot_seed/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 Thanks everyone... I think myself, OH and relatives have currently decided that it's some kind of Oregano... Not absolutely sure, but best guess so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
