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'''Rosemary''' (''Rosmarinus officinallis'') is an aromatic evergreen shrub, with thick, blunt needle-like leaves and either blue or pink flowers. Its [[Latin]] name (''Rosmarinus'') meaning "Dew of the Sea" apparently derived from the fact that its pale blue flowers looked like dew from a distance. |
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An [[aromatic]] evergreen [[Mediterranean]] shrub (Rosmarinus officinalis) having light blue or pink [[flowers]] and grayish-green leaves that are used in cooking and [[perfumery]]. The leaves of this plant used as a seasoning. |
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Rosemary is often associated with ''remembrance'', and was worn by [[Greece|Greek]] [[scholar]]s when they were taking examinations as well as by those at a [[funeral]] to remember the deceased. |
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The most remarkable claim made on behalf of rosemary was by [[Queen]] Izabella of [[Hungary]] in the [[14th century]]. She claimed that at the age of 72 an infusion of it had so revitalised her body, which was racked with gout and rheumatism, that the [[King]] of [[Poland]] proposed to her. |
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==Rosemary in the SCA== |
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In the [[Kingdom of Caid]], during the [[Crown Tourney]], the [[Queen]] invites all the [[Order of the Rose|Ladies of the Rose]] present to help construct wreaths of rosemary to place on the heads of the eventual victor and his [[consort]] at Closing [[Court]]. The consort's wreath also incorporates [[yellow]] [[rose]]s (the [[symbol]] of the Queen of Caid). These wreathes are then dried and treasured as keepsakes of a memorable day. |
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==See Also== |
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*[[Rosemary (Maplet)|Rosemary according to Maplet's ''A Greene Forest'']] |
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*[[Rosemary (Askham)|Rosemary according to Askham's Herbal]] |
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[[Category:Herbs]] |
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Latest revision as of 11:31, 12 July 2006
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinallis) is an aromatic evergreen shrub, with thick, blunt needle-like leaves and either blue or pink flowers. Its Latin name (Rosmarinus) meaning "Dew of the Sea" apparently derived from the fact that its pale blue flowers looked like dew from a distance.
Rosemary is often associated with remembrance, and was worn by Greek scholars when they were taking examinations as well as by those at a funeral to remember the deceased.
The most remarkable claim made on behalf of rosemary was by Queen Izabella of Hungary in the 14th century. She claimed that at the age of 72 an infusion of it had so revitalised her body, which was racked with gout and rheumatism, that the King of Poland proposed to her.
Rosemary in the SCA
In the Kingdom of Caid, during the Crown Tourney, the Queen invites all the Ladies of the Rose present to help construct wreaths of rosemary to place on the heads of the eventual victor and his consort at Closing Court. The consort's wreath also incorporates yellow roses (the symbol of the Queen of Caid). These wreathes are then dried and treasured as keepsakes of a memorable day.
