English Expression · Intermediate
common rue
Ruta graveolens
Pronunciation: say common rue
Meaning
A perennial herb with bitter-tasting leaves, often grown in gardens for its medicinal or ornamental properties.
Example
Common rue is often planted in herb gardens for its distinct blue-green foliage.
Common rue is often planted in herb gardens for its distinct blue-green foliage.
Practice tips
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