Which genus contains more species, Ruta or Eryngium?
Ruta Ruta (commonly known as rue) is a genus of strongly scented evergreen subshrubs, 20–60 cm tall, in the family Rutaceae, native to the Mediterranean region, Macaronesia and southwest Asia. There are perhaps 8 to 40 species in the genus. The most well-known species is "Ruta graveolens" (rue or common rue).
Erythroxylum Erythroxylum ("Erythroxylon") is a genus of tropical flowering plants in the family Erythroxylaceae. Many of the approximately 200 species contain the drug cocaine; "Erythroxylum coca", a native of South America, is the main commercial source of cocaine and of the mild stimulant coca tea. Another species, "Erythroxylum vacciniifolium" (also known as Catuaba) is used as an aphrodisiac in Brazilian drinks and herbal medicine.