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Ruta graveolens L.

rue (Rutaceae)

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Ruta graveolens is a borderline shrub (woody only at the base) native to parts of the Mediterranean Basin; its sap can cause photophytodermatitis and should be avoided.

Noke (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2018-06-08

 rue / Ruta graveolens: _Ruta graveolens_ is a borderline shrub (woody only at the base) native to parts of the Mediterranean Basin; its sap can cause photophytodermatitis and should be avoided.

Ruta graveolens has yellow flowers and distinctive glaucous, deeply lobed leaves.

Noke (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2018-06-08

 rue / Ruta graveolens: _Ruta graveolens_ has yellow flowers and distinctive glaucous, deeply lobed leaves.

The fruit of Ruta graveolens is a dry, 4-parted or 5-parted capsule.

Noke (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2018-09-21

 rue / Ruta graveolens: The fruit of _Ruta graveolens_ is a dry, 4-parted or 5-parted capsule.

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