Also known as: Soup mint, French thyme, Country borage, Broad leaf thyme, Mexican thyme, Three-in-one herb, Mother of herbs, Greek oregano
Not truly in the Oregano family, mexican mint or Coleus amboinicus is actually a perennial succulent from the mint family that is used for the same culinary purposes as oregano. Although it is often grown as a houseplant, mexican mint can be grown in the garden in warm weather. The flavor is exceptionally strong, so use a moderate amount of mexican mint when cooking.