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Rosemary Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) in flower.

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Also known as: Rosmarinus officinalis, Salvia rosmarinus
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rosemary, (Salvia rosmarinus), small evergreen plant of the mint family (Lamiaceae), the leaves of which are used to flavor foods. Native to the dry and rocky areas of the Mediterranean region, it has been introduced and cultivated across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Its leaves have a pungent, slightly bitter taste and, dried or fresh, are commonly used to season meats, vegetables, soups, and beverages. The taxonomy of rosemary was revised in 2017, when it...

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