Pen and ink drawing on paper of Majoranna scutellata exotica rotundifolia (identified as Origanum sp) by Claude Aubriet c.1700. Identified as Origanum sp. Latin 'exotica' suggests it is non-European, most Origanum is from Turkey etc. and have hairy leaves with short stalks and have large bracts covering the flowers. This could be O.vulgare (Wild marjoram) or O.marjorana (Pot marjoram) both called Oregano in Italian. English vernacular name: oregano.
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Pen and ink on paper with grey wash. 22.8 cm x 16.9 cm