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Rosemary - Rosmarinus Officinalis

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rosemaryQuestion:
I would appreciate it if you could tell me what is the equivalent in Spanish or Latin of "rosemary." - Marco Antonio Panduro (Lima Peru, South Almerica).
 

Answer:
Rosemary = Rosmarinus Officinalis

The name is derived from Latin and means "dew of the sea." this is because the plant is indigenous to the Mediterranean area.

It has a slender leaf resembling pine needles and has a distinctive fresh flavor. Italian cooks are devoted to rosemary, which is said to grow only in the gardens of the righteous.