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Salvia rosmarinus

RosemaryShrub

Salvia rosmarinus, synonym Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly known as rosemary, is a shrub with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves and purple or sometimes white, pink, or blue flowers. It is a member of the mint family, Lamiaceae.

FamilyLamiaceae
GenusSalvia
NativeAfrica
LifespanPerennial

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Salvia rosmarinus.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderLamiales
FamilyLamiaceae
GenusSalvia
SpeciesS. rosmarinus
Binomial NameSalvia rosmarinus
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameRosemary
Life FormShrub
Growth HabitShrub

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderLamiales
FamilyLamiaceae
GenusSalvia

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.