Rue, Syrian (Isband)
Peganum harmala
Family: Rutaceae
Perennial bush. Native to the Mediterranean and central Asia.
This is a desert plant, the seeds of which can be taken internally in minute
doses, providing a valuable Ayurvedic remedy against depression.
The seeds are also made into a red dye, much employed for dying ornate
rugs. Cultivation: Easy. Sow seed in very
sandy soil. Provide shade for the first year, then plant out in sunny,
dry location. Will tolerate freezing. Space plants 2 feet apart.
Grows 3 feet tall.
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