The name "Rosemary" sounds like the scent should be floral but it's scent is very pine-esque. It's one of those herbs that's been popular for approximately forever. At one point it was believed that placing a sprig of rosemary under a pillow before sleep would repel nightmares and if placed outside the home would repel witches. Good info to know. It's a member of the mint family and native to the Mediterranean. The shrub has spiky leaves that are more like short, fat pine needles. It's wonderful in cooking and is the flavor that makes foccacia so good. The plant is considered easy to grow -- but mine managed to die this winter. Rosemary has been said to improve memory and as such has been used as a symbol for remembrance for centuries. Rosemary essential oil is said to have an overall mental and physical invigorating effect -- plus it wards off witches.
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