| Scientific name | Ruta graveolens |
| Appearance | Perennial shrub with woody stems, finely divided blue-green leaves, yellow four-petaled flowers arranged in corymbs |
| Smell | Strong, acrid, resinous, often considered unpleasant |
| Color | Bluish green (foliage), bright yellow (flowers) |
| Used parts | Leaves and flowering tops, fresh or dried |
| Origins | Southern Europe, North Africa, Asia Minor |
| Toxicity level | High (phototoxic, abortive, toxic in high doses) |






















































































































































































































