name meaning rosemary
The 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.t is a member of the mint family Lamiaceae, which includes many other herbs. The 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 has a fibrous root system.