Harmal (Peganum harmala) is a plant of the family Nitrariaceae, native from the eastern Mediterranean region east to India. Its trade name, "Syrian Rue," refers to its resemblance to plants of the rue (Ruta, Rutaceae) family. * African rue * Esphand * Harmal peganum * Harmal shrub * Harmel * Isband * Ozallaik * Peganum * Steppenraute * Syrian rue * Yüzerlik, üzerlik (Turkish) * Üzərlik