Oregano

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/oregano

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific classification?Species: Origanum vulgare, Family: Lamiaceae
2. What is the geographic origin?Native to the Mediterranean region and surrounding temperate areas
3. What is oregano and where does it grow?Oregano is a fragrant herb that grows in the Mediterranean and many parts of the world. It is a woody plant that can reach about 20 to 90 cm tall.
4. Why do people put oregano on pizza?Oregano adds a warm, slightly bitter flavor that makes pizza taste bright and tasty. Its smell is like sunshine.

Phytochemicals: Chemical compounds produced by plants, often with biological activity.
Antimicrobial: Having the ability to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms like bacteria.
Nutraceuticals: Food or food products that provide health and medical benefits.