Kingdom: Plantae
Common Name:
Rosemary
Scientific Name: Rosmarinus officinalis
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Rosmarinus
Species: officinalis
Natural Range
Rosemary grows all over the world. It is an introduced
species in the U.S. It is used as an ornamental plant in Oregon and California.
Check here for a range map.
Interesting Facts
Rosemary is a bush-like plant that provides
a nice smell for fragrances as well as a nice spice for foods. Rosemary
is an easy, fast growing plant and adds a scrumtious taste to our food!
Links
Find out more here:
Rosemary and CLHS
Rosemary is a spice used for cooking
and fragrances. It is both a wild and cultivated plant. It has planted on
campus as part of our biology herb garden. It's
beautiful smell intrigues our interests in spices.