Thalictrum minus aka Lesser Meadow Rue

Thalictrum minus, commonly known as lesser meadow-rue, is a perennial herb in the Ranunculaceae family. It is native to various regions including Europe, Northwest Africa, Yemen, Ethiopia, South Africa, Southwest Asia, and Siberia. This plant thrives in diverse habitats such as sand dunes, shingle, coastal rocks, calcareous grassland, cliffs, and rocky gullies. It can be found at elevations ranging from 1,600 to 3,000 m (5,200 to 9,800 ft) in southern latitudes. Growing up to 30 cm (0.98 ft) tall, it features erect stems and finely divided bluish-green leaves consisting of leaflets. The leaves are highly subdivided, displaying a 3-4 ternate to pinnate arrangement. In early summer, the plant produces small, nodding yellow flowers that eventually face upward. Notably, Thalictrum minus contains an alkaloid called 'Thalidisine,' which is also present in other Thalictrum species.