wild rosemary

noun

1. a bog shrub, Ledum palustre, of the heath family, found from the North Temperate Zone to the Arctic Circle, having leaves that are rust-colored and hairy beneath with rolled margins, and dense clusters of white flowers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wild rosemary¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

They stopped at a wild rosemary bush, where he crushed a sprig between his hands and told the visitors to inhale.

From New York Times

The hotel is full, mostly with young couples swapping Madrid or Valencia for the soothing rush of the river in its canyon, and the smell of pines and wild rosemary.

From The Guardian

We tasted the fruit of a quince tree, a bay tree, wild rosemary and arugula.

From Washington Post

According to the company's website, Baussan, inspired by his childhood in Provence in France, started the business selling rosemary essential oil which he made with a steam distiller using wild rosemary which he harvested.

From Reuters