Rosemary – The Quintessential Herb

Botanical Name: Rosmarinus officinalis Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Ros = “dew” and marinus = “sea” officinalis essentially means that it is of the “officinarum” (medieval pharmacy) and has a history of medicinal usage Common Names: Rosemary, Dew of the Sea, Sea Dew, Elf Leaf, Guardrobe, Incensier, Compass Weed, and Polar Plant

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