Ruta graveolens -Ruda-

Description

Latin name:  Ruta graveolens
Also know as: Ruda, Rute, Rue, Herb-Of-Grace

Origin: Equador
Supplier-ID: HA-1219Z

Ruta graveolens, commonly known as rue, common rue or herb-of-grace, is a species of the genus Ruta grown as an ornamental plant and herb. It is native to the Balkan Peninsula. It is grown throughout the world in gardens, especially for its bluish leaves, and sometimes for its tolerance of hot and dry soil conditions. It is also cultivated as a culinary herb, and to a lesser extent as an insect repellent and incense.

Ruta graveolens is a woody, perennial shrub. Its leaves are oblong, blue green and arranged bipinnately with rounded leaflets; they release a strong aroma when they are bruised.The specific epithet graveolens refers to the strong-smelling leaves.

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