Ruta montana

Ruta montana is a member of the Rutaceae family, commonly known as the rue or citrus family. It is distributed across several countries in the Mediterranean region, including Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and North African countries like Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. The species is also present on the Balearic Islands and the East Aegean Islands. The scientific name was first published by Mill. in 1756. As part of the genus Ruta, it is closely related to other rue species known for their aromatic properties and historical use in traditional medicine.