rosemary

Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

name given to the shrub Westringia dampieri, R. Br., N.0. Labiatae.

1703. W. Dampier, `Voyage to New Holland,' vol. iii. p. 138:

«There grow here 2 or 3 sorts of Shrubs, one just like

Rosemary; and therefore I call'd this Rosemary Island.

It grew in great plenty here, but had no smell.»

[This island is in or near Shark's Bay]

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