Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Roosmaryn, Creeping rosemary

Family: Lamiaceae (Mint)

Distribution: Mediterranean

Comments: A hardy, fast-growing evergreen shrub, it has a prostrate habit and attractive flowers and fragrance. Dark green leaves, to 5cm long, are rich in aromatic oils and commonly used as a culinary herb. This plant is loved for its strong pinelike flavor and fragrance.