Species
Rheum rhabarbarum
Common Name(s)
rhubarb
Family
Polygonaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites
Flower Colours
Green,White
Year Naturalised
1983
Origin
N.E. Asia
Poisonous plant:
Despite being a common vegetable the leaves are poisonous.
This page last updated on 5 Dec 2010