Rue

A garden herb (Ruta graveolens) which the Pharisees were careful "to tithe (Luke 11:42), neglecting weightier matters. It is" omitted in the parallel passage of Matt. 23:23. There are several species growing wild in Palestine. It is used for "medicinal and culinary purposes. It has a powerful scent, and is" a stimulant. (See [541]MINT.)