RutaceaeW/C = Wild Collected |
Ruta graveolens L.
- Common Name: Common Rue, Herb-of-Grace
- Family: Rutaceae Juss.
- Country of Origin: Southern Europe
- Habitat: Rocks, old walls and dry hills, mainly on limestone
- Description: A hardy evergreen herb, Rue produces seeds that can be used for partridge. The bitter leaf can be added to eggs, cheese, fish, or mixed with damson plums and wine to produce a meat sauce. Ornamentaly Rue, is used as a low hedge and the leaves can be used in nosegays.
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Accession Data:- Accession # 199400006
- Source: Steve ??
- Accession Date: 05-16-1994
- Bench: 2102 - MED:Mediterranean B
- Qty: 2 confirmed on 12-12-2011
Classification:- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- SubClass: eurosid II
- Order: Sapindales
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- Family: Rutaceae
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References:
- Plants For A Future Website
- GlobInMed Database
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