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der Rosmarin

rosemary

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der Rosmarin

rosemary

An evergreen, strongly aromatic culinary and medicinal herb with needle-like leaves, often used in Mediterranean cuisine.

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Ein Zweig Rosmarin verleiht den Ofenkartoffeln ein wunderbares Aroma.

A sprig of rosemary gives the roasted potatoes a wonderful aroma.

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Rosmarin vs Lavendel

lavender

'der Lavendel' and 'der Rosmarin' are both strongly aromatic plants and are often found in gardens or in the Mediterranean region. That is why they can easily be confused, especially if you are only thinking of scent or herbs. 'Lavendel' usually has violet flowers and is often used for fragrance, oil, or calming purposes. 'Rosmarin' has needle-like leaves and is mainly a culinary herb. If it is about perfume, relaxation, or violet flowers, 'Lavendel' fits. If it is about food, meat, potatoes, or Mediterranean cuisine, 'Rosmarin' is more natural.

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Rosmarin

Für die Kartoffeln hat der Koch frischen Rosmarin verwendet.

The cook used fresh rosemary for the potatoes.

Lavendel

Im Garten duftet der Lavendel besonders stark, wenn die Sonne scheint.

In the garden, the lavender smells especially strong when the sun is shining.

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