Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Rosemary |
| Also Known As | Rosemary Sage |
| Scientific Name | Salvia rosmarinus |
| MainColor | Blue |
| PlantType |  Herb |
| Distribution |  Cultivated |
| Season Found | May (Apr - Aug) |
| ImageUrl | Salvia-002 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location Found | |
| Country Found | UK |
| Last Updated | 02 September 2026 |
| Photo Quality | A |
Flower Details
Description
An evergreen shrub with aromatic, needle-like leaves and small blue-purple flowers. Widely grown in gardens, both ornamental and culinary.
Distribution
Native to the Mediterranean; cultivated widely in the UK.
Medicinal/Other Uses
Used in cooking, essential oils, and traditional herbal medicine (memory, digestion, circulation).
Edibility
Leaves are edible, widely used as a culinary herb.
Human Toxicity
Mildly_Toxic
Essential oils in high concentration may cause seizures in pets and humans.
Pet Toxicity
Mild concern – small amounts safe (culinary use), but large amounts of essential oils or extracts can be toxic to pets.
Active Compounds
Carnosic acid, rosmarinic acid, camphor, cineole.