Fringed rue

Ruta chalepensis is a member of the Rutaceae family and is commonly known as fringed rue. It is a perennial herb that can grow up to 80 cm tall. The leaves are compound, with each leaf divided into segments that are further subdivided into smaller leaflets. The flowers are yellow, with four or five petals that have fringed edges, and they grow in clusters. The fruit is a capsule with a textured surface and pointed lobes. This species is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in other areas as an introduced species. It was first described in 1767.