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Rue graveolens
Also called Herb-of-Grace, Common Rue is native to Europe and Northern Africa. The oils from rue can cause a skin rash when exposed to UV light. Common Rue is a host plant for Eastern Black Swallowtail and Giant Swallowtail butterfly caterpillars. Shown here in flower.
Spotted on Feb 27, 2012
Submitted on Feb 27, 2012
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