Description

Rosemary (scientific name: *Rosmarinus officinalis* L., pronounced mí dié xiāng) is a perennial evergreen subshrub belonging to the genus *Rosmarinus* in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean coast and Europe, and is occasionally introduced and cultivated in various parts of China. Its stems and leaves have a strong aroma and are commonly used as a culinary spice, medicinal plant, and ornamental plant, possessing various benefits including antioxidant properties and invigorating effects.