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Rosmarinus officinalis

Shrub

HomeShrubRosmarinus officinalis

Dry scrub and rocky places, especially near the sea.

Family: Lamiaceae
Height: 1.5 m / 5 ft
Sun
Light, Medium Soil
Dry to Moist

Plant Rating

Edible Uses: 3 of 5
Medicinal Uses: 3 of 5
Other Uses: 4 of 5

Native Habitat

Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis native habitat is Dry scrub and rocky places, especially near the sea.

Edible Uses

Young shoots, leaves and flowers - raw or cooked. The leaves have a very strong flavour that is bitter and somewhat resinous, the flowers are somewhat milder. They are used in small quantities as a flavouring in soups and stews, with vegetables such as peas and spinach, and with sweet dishes such as biscuits cakes, jams and jellies. They can be used fresh or dried.The leaves have a tough texture and so should either be used very finely chopped, or in sprigs that can be removed after cooking. A fragrant tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves. It is said to be especially nice when mixed with tansy.

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