Additional notes (click to expand)

Nomenclature

Now regarded as Salvia Rosmarinus by Kew
World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Royal Botanic Gardens Kew link

Other use

Rosmarinus officinalis L. Lamiaceae Rosemary. Woody perennial. Distribution: Mediterranean. Quincy (1718) commended the flowers for epilepsy, apoplexy, palsies, uterine obstruction, jaundice, gout, and syringed into the ear with warm water for dislodging wax. It is licensed for use in Traditional Herbal Medicines in the UK (UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)).
Oakeley, Dr. Henry F. (2013). Wellcome Library notes. link

Rosmarinus officinalis var. angustissimus 'Benenden Blue'

Family: LAMIACEAE
Genus: Rosmarinus
Species: officinalis
Variety: angustissimus
Cultivar: 'Benenden Blue'
Habit: Shrub
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Garden status: Not currently grown


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