Rosmarinus officinalis Rosemary
Family
Lamiaceae
Genus
Rosmarinus
Species
officinalis
Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly known as rosemary, is a woody, perennial herb
with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves and white, pink, purple, or blue flowers,
native to the Mediterranean region. It is a member of the mint family Lamiaceae, which
includes many other herbs. The name "rosemary" derives from the Latin for "dew" (ros)
and "sea" (marinus), or "dew of the sea". The plant is also sometimes called anthos,
from the ancient Greek word ἄνθος, meaning "flower". Rosemary has a fibrous root
system.