# Rosemary (*Kisutam rosemary Thompson &*) Rosemary is an herb with small, needle-like leaves and a lovely smell. It’s often used in cooking and can grow in gardens. - **Category:** [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/plant) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Snaps:** 1 - **Habitat:** Gardens and sunny areas - **Also known as:** Garden Rosemary, Rosemary Herb ![Rosemary](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771426204/objects/4952.jpg) ## Appearance The Rosemary is an evergreen shrub with highly aromatic, needle-like leaves that are dark green on top and silvery-white underneath. It has small, two-lipped flowers, typically pale blue, purple, or sometimes pinkish-white, growing in delicate clusters. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Plantae - **Phylum:** Tracheophyta - **Class:** Magnoliopsida ## Interesting facts - Ancient Greeks used rosemary in wreaths as a symbol of remembrance and learning! - Bees absolutely love rosemary flowers, buzzing happily as they collect nectar and pollen! - Its scientific name, \*rosmarinus\*, means 'dew of the sea' because it often grows near coasts! - You can make a refreshing herbal tea from fresh rosemary leaves! ## Special abilities - **Water Saver Leaves:** Rosemary has small, leathery leaves that help it survive dry conditions by reducing water loss from the plant. - **Scent Shield:** Rosemary releases a strong, piney scent from its leaves which helps to deter some hungry herbivores and pests. - **Year-Round Green:** Rosemary is an evergreen plant, meaning it keeps its green leaves all year to continuously make food. ## Measurements & details - **Height:** 50-200 cm - **Spread:** 50-150 cm - **Flower Size:** 0.5-1.5 cm - **Bloom Season:** Late winter to late spring - **Edible:** Yes - **Toxicity:** None - **Lifecycle:** Perennial - **Pollination Method:** Insect ## Ecological connections - **Pollinates:** Honey bee (*Apis mellifera*) — Bees gather nectar and pollen from its flowers. - **Pollinates:** Buff-tailed bumblebee (*Bombus terrestris*) — Bumblebees are important visitors to rosemary blooms. - **Eaten by:** [Garden snail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/garden-snail) (*Helix aspersa*) — Snails can sometimes nibble on rosemary leaves, especially young ones. ## Traits - [Aromatic](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/aromatic): Aromatic plants produce and emit fragrant volatile organic compounds, often for defense or to attract pollinators. - [Evergreen](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/evergreen): Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once. - [Fragrant Flower](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fragrant-flower): Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense. - [Medicinal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/medicinal): Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health. - [Drought Tolerant](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/drought-tolerant): Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability. - [Edible](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/edible): Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption. - [Spice](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/spice): This human use trait indicates species from which spices are derived, used for flavoring, preserving food, or as aromatic agents. - [Urban Friendly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/urban-friendly): This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces. ## Collections - [Flowers](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/flowers) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Explore with care and ask an adult if you’re unsure what to do. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Rosemary? Count the petals where you can, then compare the flower's center, its symmetry, how the blooms are grouped and the leaves below. Color varies between garden varieties and shifts with the light. Flower Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How tall is Rosemary? 50-200 cm ### How wide does Rosemary spread? 50-150 cm ### How big are the flowers on Rosemary? 0.5-1.5 cm ### When does Rosemary bloom? Late winter to late spring ### Is Rosemary edible? Yes ### Is Rosemary toxic? None ### What is Rosemary's lifecycle? Perennial ## Where to spot - [Tecate Peak](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/tecate-peak) — California, US · Natural Landmark - [Blühendes Barock, Schloss Ludwigsburg](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/bluhendes-barock-schloss-ludwigsburg) — Baden-Württemberg, DE · Park - [Jefferson Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/jefferson-park) — Washington, US · Park - [Parc Rubió i Tudurí](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/parc-rubio-i-tuduri) — Menorca, Illes Balears, ES · Park [View all places to see Rosemary](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/rosemary) ## More Plants - [white snakeroot](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-snakeroot) (*Ageratina altissima*) - [tree-of-heaven](https://www.snappit.app/explore/tree-of-heaven) (*Ailanthus altissima*) - [western sword fern](https://www.snappit.app/explore/western-sword-fern) (*Polystichum munitum*) - [common milkweed](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-milkweed) (*Asclepias syriaca*) --- Source: [Rosemary: Characteristics, Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/rosemary)