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Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus

Family: Lamiaceae


What it is like

A herb that keeps growing from year to year. It grows 50 cm to 1 m tall. The flowers are small and pale blue to white.


Where it is found

It is a warm temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Cape Verde, North America, USA


How it is used for food

The leaves are used fro flavouring.

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown

It can be grown by tip cuttings or layering.


Its other names

Local names

Alecrim

Synonyms

Rosmarinus officinalis