Yup, this is the flower/herb that I am named after. The ruta plant figures pretty heavily in Lithuanian culture, and therefore, Rūta is a very common name for a Lithuanian girl. Since this plant is very special to me, I have created an extra bonus page for today’s posting, called The Ruta Page. It contains some fascinating facts and information (more than you probably care to know) about this flowering herb. You can access this page by clicking here: The Ruta Page.