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Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis · Lamiaceae
How it looks
Rosemary is a small evergreen shrub with fine, needle-shaped deep-green leaves densely set opposite one another along the branches. Rubbing the leaves releases a strong rosemary scent, and the leaf undersides are whitish. Small pale-purple flowers bloom on the branches. Height 12 in to 3 ft (30 cm–1 m).
Rosemary is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. An occasional nibble is unlikely to cause any real trouble.
Guide for parents
Even with a safe plant, make a habit of picking up fallen leaves the same day. If your cat likes to dig in or eat potting soil, fertilizer ingredients can upset their stomach — covering the soil with pebbles works well. If it comes home as a cut stem, florists often treat it with preservatives, so place the vase where your cat can't drink the water.
Details
- Scientific name
- Rosmarinus officinalis
- Common name
- Rosemary
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
