Rosmarinus officinalis(Rosmarinus officinalis)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosmarinus officinalis)

Also known as: Rosemary,Romero,Alecrim

Rosemary, also known as Salvia rosmarinus, is a fragrant shrub with perennial, needle-like leaves and blooms in various colors like white, pink, purple, and blue. Its origin traces back to the Mediterranean area, including Portugal and Spain. Previously, until 2017, it was scientifically referred to as Rosmarinus officinalis, which has now become its synonym. Being part of the Lamiaceae family, or sage family, rosemary is one among several medicinal and cooking herbs. The term rosemary has been coined from the Latin phrase 'ros marinus', which means 'dew of the sea'. It grows on a fibrous root system.

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Attributes of Rosmarinus officinalis

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Height
1 - 2 meters
Spread
4 - 5 feet
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
0.5 - 1 cm
Flower Color
Blue

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Rosmarinus officinalis(Rosmarinus officinalis)

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Rosemary can be identified by its fragrance, deep green needle-like leaves, blue flowers, and woody stems.

Scientific Classification of Rosmarinus officinalis

Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Family
Lamiaceae
Genus
Salvia
Species
S. rosmarinus

Toxicity

None

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