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Nomenclature

Now regarded as Salvia Rosmarinus by Kew (2019)
https://wcsp.science.kew.org/namedetail.do?name_id=183733 link

syn. = Rosmarinus officinalis 'Capri'.
https://apps.rhs.org.uk/horticulturaldatabase/summary2.asp?crit=rosmarinus%20and%20officinalis&genus=Rosmarinus&page=3 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 L. (Prostratus Group) 'Capri'

Family: LAMIACEAE
Genus: Rosmarinus
Species: officinalis L.
Cultivar: (Prostratus Group) 'Capri'
Distribution summary: N. Africa, Eurasia
Habit: Shrub
Garden status: Not currently grown


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