Rhubarb
Rheum rhabarbarum
Family: PolygonaceaeNative: Central AsiaIdentified: Apr 6, 2026
A perennial herbaceous plant with large, triangular-shaped green leaves and thick, succulent, reddish or green edible stalks.
Learn more about Rhubarb in the encyclopedia →Care instructions
Requires full sun and well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells. Harvest the stalks but avoid eating the leaves as they contain high levels of oxalic acid.