what is rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly known as rosemary, is a woody, perennial herb with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves and white, pink, purple, or blue flowers, native to the Mediterranean region.he name rosemary derives from the Latin for dew (ros) and sea (marinus), or dew of the sea. The plant is also sometimes called anthos, from the ancient Greek word á¼Î½Î¸Î¿Ï, meaning flower.
Rosemary is an aromatic herb that has a long history of both culinary and medicinal use. Rosemary grows in bushes with wood-like stems and short, pine like needles. Although this herb resembles pine in both appearance and scent, it is actually a member of the mint family.osemary is most often used to season meats, especially lamb, pork, and chicken. Chopped rosemary can be added to bread or biscuit dough, and the flavor will infuse throughout during cooking.