Rosemary
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Rosemary
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Rosemary is an herb with small, needle-like leaves and a lovely smell. It’s often used in cooking and can grow in gardens.
Habitat: Gardens and sunny areas
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.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsida
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
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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
Ability
Water Saver Leaves
Rosemary has small, leathery leaves that help it survive dry conditions by reducing water loss from the plant.
Ability
Scent Shield
Rosemary releases a strong, piney scent from its leaves which helps to deter some hungry herbivores and pests.
Ability
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
Helix aspersa
Snails can sometimes nibble on rosemary leaves, especially young ones.
Traits
Aromatic
Aromatic plants produce and emit fragrant volatile organic compounds, often for defense or to attract pollinators.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Medicinal
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Spice
This human use trait indicates species from which spices are derived, used for flavoring, preserving food, or as aromatic agents.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
Garden RosemaryRosemary Herb
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
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
How is Rosemary pollinated?
Insect
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