Rosemary - Facts

Origin
Mediterranean coast

Etymology
From the Latin ros marinus, meaning "sea dew" since it is native to the coast and subject to saltwater mists.

Presentation
Rosemary is an evergreen shrub from the  Labiatae family. Its leaves are dark green on top and whitish underneath, and are narrowly lanceolate, i.e., they almost form needles.

Parts used
Leaves, flowering top