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What are the physical characteristics of the Western rhubarb plant?
GaleEncyofAltMed
It puts out smaller feeder roots in early spring that develop into long thick stalks that grow from 1 - 3 ft (about 30 - 90 cm) in length with one very large spade-shaped leaf that has curled edges.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoChinese rhubarb root is much larger and more firmly textured than its Western relatives. The root of Western garden rhubarb is smaller, spongier, and usually pinkish in color.
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