meadow rue

noun

1. any of several plants belonging to the genus Thalictrum, of the buttercup family, having leaves resembling those of rue, especially T. dioicum, of North America.

meadow rue

noun

1. any ranunculaceous plant of the N temperate genus Thalictrum, esp T. flavum, having clusters of small yellowish-green, white, or purple flowers

Word History and Origins

Origin of meadow rue¹

First recorded in 1660–70

Example Sentences

Infusum thalictri flavi, L. From the herb meadow rue (Thalictrum flavum).

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To his rather indignant surprise you suggest that the plant he saw was not Maidenhair, but the early meadow rue.

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Perhaps the early meadow rue is the plant most commonly mistaken for the Maidenhair.

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Various forms of columbine (Aquilegia) and meadow rue (Thalictrum) should also be remembered.

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The fine lacey tufts of meadow rue are lovely among the pink and white and rose tulips.

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