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Ruta graveolens

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Ruta graveolens, commonly known as rue or common rue, is a species in the genus Ruta grown as an ornamental plant and herb, native to the Mediterranean region. It is cultivated in gardens worldwide for its bluish foliage and tolerance of hot, dry soil, and is used as a culinary herb, an insect repellent and an ingredient in incense. Its species name, graveolens, refers to the strong smell of its leaves. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Classification
Diet
Photosynthetic Autotroph 1
System (Realm)
Terrestrial 2
Scientific Name
Ruta graveolens 3
Conservation Status
Least Concern 4
Connections

Child Taxon Of

Rutaceae, Taxa
Source Wikidata: Ruta graveolens
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Sources
1. Ruta graveolens (Wikipedia)
lead sentence (diet), EntityId 359214
Quote, lead sentence (diet), EntityId 359214
Ruta graveolens, commonly known as rue, common rue, ruda, arruda or herb-of-grace, is a species of the genus Ruta grown as an ornamental plant and herb.
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2. GBIF Species API
GBIF Species APIView the Source
3. Wikipedia: Ruta graveolens
WikipediaWikidata Q25062 (P225 taxon name)View the Source
4. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
International Union for Conservation of NatureView the Source
Wikidata: Ruta graveolens
Child Taxon Of: Rutaceae, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the Source
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