1. Any of various herbs of the genus Thalictrum; sometimes rhizomatous or tuberous perennials found in damp shady places and meadows or stream banks; have lacy foliage and clouds of small purple or yellow flowers
   "The delicate foliage of the meadow rue swayed gently in the breeze"

Derived forms: meadow rues

Type of: wild flower, wildflower

Part of: genus Thalictrum, Thalictrum

Encyclopedia: Meadow rue