Street sign indicating Rosemary Street in the London Borough of Islington, with a one-way and dead-end symbol on a brick wall.

Rosemary

There are 18 instances of this herb on London’s street signs; Rosemary Street is in Islington – adjacent to the excellent Rosemary Branch pub and Rosemary Gardens park – while elsewhere there are five Rosemary Avenues, three Rosemary Closes, two Rosemary Drives, three Rosemary Gardens’, Rosemary Lane and three Rosemary Roads.

Fresh green rosemary sprigs and dried rosemary leaves on white background.

Rosemary

Rosemary leaves are used as a flavoring in foods, such as stews, stuffing, roasted meats, and marinades.

Fresh or dried leaves are used in traditional Mediterranean cuisine, having an aroma of pine which complements many cooked foods.

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