Rue
Botanical Name: Ruta graveolens
Family Name: Rutaceae
Plant Description: Strong-smelling herb with blue-green leaves and yellow flowers
Ecosystem: Dry, rocky places
Size: 30–90 cm
Shape: Shrubby, rounded
Geographical Origin: Southern Europe
Current Distribution: Europe, North Africa, Americas
Flower Shapes and Colours: Small, yellow-green flowers
Seed Types and Size: Small black seeds in pods
Uses: Traditional medicine, spiritual cleansing
Parts Used: Leaves
Medicinal Uses: Antispasmodic, insect repellent (caution with use)
Planetary Influences: Mars
Metaphysical Uses: Protection, breaking curses
Elemental Association: Fire