Spanish Name
Romero
Scientific Name
Salvia rosmarinus
Category
Leafy greens & herbs
Perennial/Annual
Perennial
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Edible parts
LeavesStems
Recipes
Growth Type
Shurb
Usage
CulinaryMedicinalOrnamental
Life Cycle
Climax
Origin
Mediterranean
Strata Category
Low
How to eat
Medicinal plant. Use for tea or for flavoring soups, stews, .
Nutritional Info
Rich in rosmarinic acid, iron, calcium, antioxidants
Medicinal Uses
Enhances memory, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial
Planting Distance
60–100 cm (2–3 feet) apart to allow airflow and mature size, especially in hedgerows or garden borders
Harvest Time
Light harvests are possible 3–4 months after transplanting. Full productivity begins around 1 year, with continual leaf harvest possible year-round in suitable climates
