Rosemary
Rosemarinus officinalis
Family: Labiatae/Lamiaceae (mint family)
Common Names: rosemary
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) is a woody,
perennial herb with fragrant evergreen needle-like leaves that are used in
cooking. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a member of the
mint family Lamiaceae, which also includes many other herbs. Forms range
from upright to trailing; the upright forms can reach 1.5 m tall, rarely 2
m. The leaves are evergreen, 2-4 cm long and 2-5 mm broad, green above,
and white below with dense short woolly hairs. The flowers are variable in
colour, being white, pink, purple, or blue.
Rosemary has been found to be a stimulant and mild analgesic, and has been
used to treat headaches, epilepsy, poor circulation, and many ailments for
which stimulants are prescribed.
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