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Mar 18, 2016 11:04 AM CST

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Name: Ssissina
Guadeloupe (Zone 10b)

It looks like marjoram, except it is bigger and have a zigzag design on the outer half of the leaf. the leaves are a lighter shade of green. please help. this is bothering me. thanks.
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purpleinopp

Mar 18, 2016 12:16 PM CST

Name: Tiffany purpleinopp
Opp, AL @--`--,----- 🌹 (Zone 8b)

Hi & welcome!

A Plectranthus (like Cuban Oregano, P. ambionicus or parviflorus?)
Cuban Oregano (Coleus amboinicus)

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ssissina

Mar 18, 2016 3:45 PM CST

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Name: Ssissina
Guadeloupe (Zone 10b)

It could be Cuban oregano, the leaves are similar but the zigzag design on the outer edge is partial, not like Cuban oregano. But plants do have a way of evolving, so it could be Cuban oregano, a sure way would be the smell. Lol... it could very well be Cuban oregano. Thanks.

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purpleinopp

Mar 19, 2016 7:22 AM CST

Name: Tiffany purpleinopp
Opp, AL @--`--,----- 🌹 (Zone 8b)

Happy to suggest. :+) In your location, it could be a similar looking plant I've never heard of...

The golden rule: Do to others only that which you would have done to you.
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🐣🐦🐔🍯🐾🌺🌻🌸🌼🌹
The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The 2nd best time is now. (-Unknown)
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ssissina

Mar 19, 2016 7:23 AM CST

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Name: Ssissina
Guadeloupe (Zone 10b)

You are right. It is Cuban oregano. Thanks. Please look at my other thread. The thread "Is this an Alien specie??" in Plant ID forum

Thanks

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