description Bog Rosemary Overview
Bog rosemary, Andromeda polifolia, is a small evergreen shrub of acidic bogs and peatlands across northern parts of the Northern Hemisphere. It has narrow, leathery leaves with rolled margins and bears clusters of pink or white urn-shaped flowers in spring. Despite its common name, it is not a culinary rosemary; the plant belongs to the heath family and contains grayanotoxins, making it unsafe for consumption.
help Bog Rosemary FAQ
What is bog rosemary, and where does it grow?
Bog rosemary is Andromeda polifolia, a small evergreen shrub of acidic bogs and peatlands. It occurs across northern parts of the Northern Hemisphere.
What do bog rosemary flowers look like?
Bog rosemary produces clusters of small urn-shaped flowers in spring. The flowers may be pink or white, while the plant's narrow evergreen leaves have rolled margins.
Is bog rosemary related to culinary rosemary?
Despite its common name, bog rosemary is not the same plant as culinary rosemary. Bog rosemary is Andromeda polifolia, an Ericaceae-family shrub adapted to acidic peatlands.
Why is bog rosemary suited to peat bogs?
Bog rosemary is adapted to acidic, nutrient-poor peatland conditions. Its leathery evergreen leaves and low shrub form help it persist in cold northern bog habitats.
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