What is this plant?

[anniek]

Hello, I have moved into a house with a garden overrun with this plant. It smells like a herb, but has stalks almost like a succulent. It almost looks like marjoram, but the leaves are a different shape. Does anyone know what it is?

 

 

[JacobZ]

Hi @anniek,

Thank you for your question.

I always use Pl@ntNet identify to help me identify unknown plants.

If you put your photos in, it gives a few options with Cuban Oregano and Marjoram making the most sense considering the smell.

It's difficult to say for sure because there are more than a few options that look very similar to your plant.

Perhaps our experienced gardeners such as @Noelle, @mich1972 and @robchin will be able to give you a more definitive answer.

Apologies, I couldn't be more help. Let me know if there is anything else I can assist with.

Jacob

[Noelle]

Hi @anniek 

It certainly looks to be related to oregano/marjoram but without seeing the flower it would be extremely difficult to positively identify which species it is as most have very similar foliage.

[anniek]

Thank you Jacob and Noelle. I used the plant identifying website and I think it might be a type of lobster flower plant? I’ll have to wait for flowers to be sure.

[JacobZ]

Hi @anniek,

I'm glad to hear you've found a likely suspect and are on the right track.

If you need any further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Jacob