Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Rosemary |
| MainColor | Blue |
| PlantType |  Herb |
| Growth Type |  Cultivated |
| Season | May |
| ImageUrl | Salvia-002 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location | |
| Human Toxicity |  Mildly_Toxic |
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
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.