Shining meadow-rue (Thalictrum lucidum, Sp. Pl.: 546 (1753))

Family: Ranunculaceae

Author: L.

Bibliography: Sp. Pl.: 546 (1753)

Year: 1753

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Thalictrum

Vegetable: False

Observations: Europe to W. Siberia and Türkiye

Description

Shining meadow-rue, known scientifically as Thalictrum lucidum, is a captivating perennial plant that resides within the esteemed Ranunculaceae family. First described by the renowned botanist Carl Linnaeus in his seminal work “Species Plantarum” published in 1753, Thalictrum lucidum has made its mark across various regions, including Europe, Western Siberia, and Türkiye.

This plant is notable for its graceful and luminous appearance, which makes it a striking addition to any botanical setting. Shining meadow-rue typically thrives in moist meadows, along stream banks, and in damp woodlands, where it can receive the ample sunlight it favors.

The plant exhibits finely dissected, pinnate foliage, which contributes to its delicate, feathery aesthetic. The leaves are a vibrant, shiny green, creating a lush backdrop for the plant’s floral display. The real charm of Thalictrum lucidum lies in its flowering season, during which it produces tall, upright stems adorned with clusters of small, creamy-yellow flowers. These blossoms are known for their ethereal beauty, creating a soft, airy visual effect.

Due to its wide distribution across diverse regions, Shining meadow-rue is a resilient species adapted to various environmental conditions. Gardener and botanists alike appreciate this plant not only for its beauty but also for its ability to enhance biodiversity in garden settings and natural habitats.

Thalictrum lucidum also plays a role in ecosystems by supporting various pollinators, thus contributing to the health and sustainability of its native environments. Whether growing wild across the meadows of Europe and Siberia or cultivated for ornamental purposes, the shining meadow-rue stands out as a testament to the intricate beauty found within the Ranunculaceae family.

Common Names

Deu: glänzende wiesenraute
Swe: glansruta, kiiltoängelmä
Fin: kiiltoängelmä
Eng: shining meadow-rue, meadow-rue
Nno: blankfrøstjerne
Nob: blankfrøstjerne
En: Shining meadow-rue, Meadow-Rue
Be: Пылюшнік светлы
Bg: Теснолистно обичниче
Cs: Žluťucha lesklá
Et: Ahtalehine ängelhein
Fi: Kiiltoängelmä
De: Glanz-Wiesenraute, Glänzende Wiesenraute
Lv: Spožais saulkrēsliņš
Lt: Siauralapis vingiris
Nb: Blankfrøstjerne
Nn: Blankfrøstjerne
Pl: Rutewka wąskolistna
Ru: Василисник светлый
Sk: Žltuška lesklá
Sv: Glansruta, Kiiltoängelmä

Synonyms

• Thalictrum speciosum (Mill.)
• Thalictrum sphaerocarpon (Schrad. ex Lecoy.)
• Thalictrum sphaerospermum (Schrad. ex Lecoy.)
• Thalictrum angustifolium var. dilatatum (Wimm. & Grab.)
• Thalictrum galiiforme (Schur)
• Thalictrum angustifolium var. stenophyllum (Wimm. & Grab.)
• Thalictrum microcarpon (Loudon)
• Thalictrum corymbosum (Le Lièvre)
• Thalictrum angustifolium (L.)
• Thalictrum angustissimum (Crantz)
• Thalictrum abbreviatum (Le Lièvre)
• Thalictrum lathyridifolium (Schrad. ex Lecoy.)
• Thalictrum longifolium (Krock.)
• Thalictrum trifidum (Le Lièvre)
• Thalictrum minutiflorum (C.A.Mey. ex Lecoy.)
• Thalictrum nestleri (F.W.Schultz)
• Thalictrum stenophyllum (Schur)
• Thalictrum lividum (Schrad. ex Lecoy.)
• Thalictrum lucidum var. angustissimum ((Crantz) Osvač.)
• Thalictrum nigrescens (Lecoy.)
• Thalictrum ammophilum (Schur)
• Thalictrum planum (Le Lièvre)
• Thalictrum bulgaricum (Velen.)
• Thalictrum fulgidum (Gren. ex Nyman)
• Thalictrum peucedanifolium (Griseb. & Schenk)
• Thalictrum rosmarinifolium (Pollini)
• Thalictrum exaltatum subsp. mediterraneum (Albert & Jahand.)

Distribution

• Albania (native)
• Austria (native)
• Baltic States (native)
• Belarus (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Central European Rus (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• East Aegean Is. (native)
• Germany (native)
• Greece (native)
• Hungary (native)
• Italy (native)
• North European Russi (native)
• Northwest European R (native)
• Poland (native)
• Romania (native)
• South European Russi (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Turkey-in-Europe (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• West Siberia (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Finland (introduced)
• Krym (introduced)
• Magadan (introduced)

Additional Images

Flower

Taken Jul 5, 2021 by k.dimitrov d (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 5, 2021 by k.dimitrov d (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 24, 2010 by Martin Bishop (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 24, 2010 by Martin Bishop (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 5, 2021 by attila szilvagyi (cc-by-sa)

Leaf

Taken Jun 27, 2019 by Piotr Bednarek (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 27, 2020 by yousch (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 5, 2021 by k.dimitrov d (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 24, 2010 by Martin Bishop (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 5, 2021 by k.dimitrov d (cc-by-sa)

Habit

Taken Jul 21, 2021 by Pierluigi Polese (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 18, 2020 by Giode Tonpino (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 5, 2021 by Pierluigi Polese (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 4, 2021 by Marijk Hoed (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 24, 2010 by Martin Bishop (cc-by-sa)

Other

Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)

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© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/7277720)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:714579-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Thalictrum lucidum L.)

Specifications

Growth