Ruta graveolens the isolation of the furanocoumarin chalepensin. The essential oil of "R. graveolens" contains two main constituents, undecan-2-one (46.8%) and nonan-2-one (18.8%). The bitter taste of its leaves led to rue being associated with the (etymologically unrelated) verb "rue" "to regret". Rue is well known for its symbolic meaning of regret and it has sometimes been called "herb-of-grace" in literary works. It is one of the flowers distributed by the mad Ophelia in William Shakespeare's "Hamlet" (IV.5): It was planted by the gardener in "Richard II" to mark the spot where the Queen wept upon hearing news of Richard's capture (III.4.104–105):
Ophelia (2018 film) Ophelia (2018 film) Ophelia is a 2018 British-American historical romantic drama film directed by Claire McCarthy and written by Semi Chellas, based on the Shakespearean character of the same name and the novel by Lisa Klein. The film stars Daisy Ridley as the titular character, with Naomi Watts, Clive Owen and George MacKay in supporting roles. The film follows the story of "Hamlet", as told by Ophelia's perspective. The film premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. Ophelia (Daisy Ridley) is the most trusted lady-in-waiting to the Queen (Naomi Watts). She soon captures the attention of Prince Hamlet (George MacKay)