1. Tall bushy European perennial grown for its pinnate foliage and slender spikes of blue flowers; sometimes used medicinally
   "Goat's rue was traditionally used as an herbal remedy";
   - goat rue, Galega officinalis
    
2. Perennial subshrub of eastern North America having downy leaves, yellowish and rose flowers; source of rotenone
   "Native Americans used goat's rue as a fish poison due to its rotenone content";
   - catgut, wild sweet pea, Tephrosia virginiana

Derived forms: goat's rues

Type of: herb, herbaceous plant, hoary pea

Part of: Galega, genus Galega

Encyclopedia: Goat's rue