Shrub with small, yellow flowers (3)

I believe the answer is:

rue

(Other definitions for rue that I've seen before include "Feel remorse" , "Bitterly regret - plant" , "Deplore" , "show you're sorry!" , "Feel bad" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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