Botany - Rosemary

Scientific name Salvia rosmarinus
Appearance Mediterranean shrub with upright habit, narrow, leathery evergreen leaves, dark green above and whitish below, small pale blue to violet flowers grouped in the leaf axils
Smell Powerful, aromatic, camphoraceous, and resinous
Color Grayish green (foliage), light blue to lilac (flowers)
Used parts Leaves, flowering tops, essential oil
Origins Mediterranean basin, arid regions of Southern Europe
Toxicity level Weak (high concentration of essential oil to be used with caution for internal use)