1725 R. Bradley at Ranunculus The Yellow Ranunculus, with Rue-like Flowers.
1863 R. C. A. Prior 193 Its rue-like much divided leaves.
1901 6 July 1/1 The odour is rue-like with a distinct suggestion of a fatty ketone.
2002 R. Darke v. 226 The ruelike foliage of blue cohosh Caulophyllum thalictrioides, is among the prettiest of all woodland herbs.