Description: Branched shrub up to 150 cm tall, aromatic scent. The stems are erect and woody. Leaves oblong to 4 cm long, leathery, dark green with a lighter central stripe. The flowers are up to 2 cm long, blue-pink. The stamens are longer than the petals. The fruit is a schizocarp that breaks down into 2 brown nuts.

Flowering time: April-May, September-November

Habitat: Warm areas on rocky substrates

Interesting fact: Medicinal, aromatic plant. Essential oil  is produced from rosemary. It helps in balancing the nervous system and for relaxation. Rosemary has a wide application in cooking as a spice.