Rosmarinus (/ˌrɒsməˈraɪnəs/ ROSS-mə-RY-nəs[2]) is a small taxonomic clade of woody, perennial herbs with fragrant evergreen needle-like leaves in the family Lamiaceae, native to the Mediterranean Basin.

[3] Thus Rosmarinus is no longer a genus, but still a monophyletic clade of species within Salvia.

Salvia rosmarinus (rosemary), widespread in the Mediterranean region, and Salvia jordanii (formerly Rosmarinus eriocalyx), native to northwest Africa and southern Spain have long been widely recognized.

Salvia granatensis (formerly Rosmarinus tomentosus) was first recognized as a separate species in 1941.

Rosemary can be propagated from seed or cuttings in summer,[5] and can be spread by carelessly discarding garden waste.