Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis, Lamiaceae

Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis, Lamiaceae Stock Photo
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Florapix / Alamy Stock Photo

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BA5837

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50 MB (1.4 MB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

3489 x 5010 px | 29.5 x 42.4 cm | 11.6 x 16.7 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

1 April 2009

Location:

UK

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Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis, Lamiaceae, is a woody perennial herb with fragrant evergreen needle like leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a member of the mint family Lamiaceae which also includes many other herbs. The fresh and dried leaves are used frequently in traditional Mediterranean cuisine; they have a bitter astringent taste which complements a wide variety of foods. A tisane can also be made from them. When burned they give off a distinct mustard smell, as well as a smell similar to that of burning, which can be used to flavor foods while barbecuing. Rosemary is extremely high in iron, calcium and Vitamin B6.