Common Rue

Ruta graveolens is a member of the Rutaceae family and is commonly referred to as common rue. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is widely grown in gardens for its ornamental qualities. The plant is valued for its bluish foliage and is sometimes used as a culinary herb. It is also cultivated for its ability to tolerate hot and dry soil conditions. The species is distributed in regions such as Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, CO, SFF Iguaque, ZA, Belgium, Flemish Region, Walloon Region, BR, France, The Netherlands, Great Britain, DK, Málaga | Vélez, Flanders, Austria, Lithuania, Corse (Corsica), and the Czech Republic. First described in 1753, it is known by several common names, including ruda, arruda, and herb-of-grace.