Za'atar
Both a wild herb of the Levant and the blend made from it with sesame seeds and sumac.
Also: zahtar, zatar, Syrian oregano, wild thyme blend
Za'atar names two things: the wild marjoram or thyme-like herb, Origanum syriacum, that grows on hillsides in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Palestine, and the blend made from the dried leaves with toasted sesame seeds, sumac and salt. Recipes differ by village and family. In the morning it is mixed with olive oil and spread on flatbread, baked as manakish, or used for dipping bread. It is also scattered on labneh, eggs, grilled meat and vegetables. The blend is cherished as a taste of home across the region. Because wild harvesting has been restricted in some places, much of what is sold is cultivated.