# Rue > [!material-plant] Material Details > | | | > |---|---| > | **Alias(es)** | Ruta graveolens | > | **Category** | Plant-matter | > | **Color(s)** | Flowers: yellow<br>Leaves: Evergreen, compound, blueish | > | **Cost** | —— | > | **Environment/Habitat** | Warm to tropical, dry hills and rocks | > | **Lifecycle/Lifespan** | Perennial | > | **Profession(s)** | [[Alchemist]], [[Cook]], [[Dresser]], [[Herbalist]], [[Poisonmaker]] | > | **Rarity** | —— | > | **Size** | 50-100 cm | > | **Weight** | —— | --- ## Description An evergreen shrub with yellow flowers, carrying a strong, unpleasant scent. It repels many animals and spirits, and brings clarity of physical and psychic vision. --- ## Properties photosensitivity; acutely toxic; death after high doses, usually when used as abortifacient ### Magical Properties - Counterspells and dispels - Creates a barrier against evil spirits - Exorcises spirits - Immune to magic - Protects - Protects seers from external influence during visions - Repels insects, toads, snakes, and cats - Sharpens and restores sight ### Medicinal Properties - Abortifacient - Antispasmodic - Diuretic - Stimulant ### Culinary Properties - Minute doses as bitter flavoring