Origanum onites, the Cretan oregano, Greek oregano, pot marjoram or Ellinikàrïgani in Greek (ÃÂûû÷ýùúî ÃÂïóñý÷), is a plant species in the genus Origanum found in Sicily, Greece and Turkey. It has similar flavors as common oregano. It has antimicrobial activities.
The plant contains the chemical compounds thymol, carvacrol and cedrol.