Rosmarinus officinalis is one of 2–4 species in the genus Rosmarinus. source
Rosmarinus officinalis is one of 2–4 species in the genus Rosmarinus.
Rosmarinus eriocalyx, of the Maghreb of Africa and Iberia. source
Rosmarinus eriocalyx, of the Maghreb of Africa and Iberia.
Rosemary is an aromatic evergreen shrub with leaves similar to hemlock needles. source
Rosemary is an aromatic evergreen shrub with leaves similar to hemlock needles.
Rosemary also has a tendency to flower outside its normal flowering season. source
Rosemary also has a tendency to flower outside its normal flowering season.
Rosemary has been known to flower as late as early December, and as early as mid-February source
Rosemary has been known to flower as late as early December, and as early as mid-February
Rosemary is used as a decorative plant in gardens where it may have pest control effects. source
Rosemary is used as a decorative plant in gardens where it may have pest control effects.
Rosemary contains a number of phytochemicals, including rosmarinic acid, camphor, caffeic acid, ursolic acid, betulinic acid, carnosic acid and carnosol. source
Rosemary contains a number of phytochemicals, including rosmarinic acid, camphor, caffeic acid, ursolic acid, betulinic acid, carnosic acid and carnosol.
Rosemary essential oil contains 10-20% camphor. source
Rosemary essential oil contains 10-20% camphor.
In the Middle Ages, rosemary was associated with wedding ceremonies. source
In the Middle Ages, rosemary was associated with wedding ceremonies.
The bride would wear a rosemary headpiece and the groom and wedding guests would all wear a sprig of rosemary. source
The bride would wear a rosemary headpiece and the groom and wedding guests would all wear a sprig of rosemary.
From this association with weddings, rosemary was thought to be a love charm source
From this association with weddings, rosemary was thought to be a love charm
In myths, rosemary has a reputation for improving memory. source
In myths, rosemary has a reputation for improving memory.
Rosemary has been used as a symbol for remembrance during war commemorations and funerals in Europe and Australia source
Rosemary has been used as a symbol for remembrance during war commemorations and funerals in Europe and Australia
It was used externally and prepared by mixing fresh rosemary tops into spirits of wine. source
It was used externally and prepared by mixing fresh rosemary tops into spirits of wine.
sprigs of rosemary are worn on ANZAC Day and sometimes Remembrance Day to signify remembrance. source
sprigs of rosemary are worn on ANZAC Day and sometimes Remembrance Day to signify remembrance.
