Rhubarb is a group of plants that belong to the genus Rheum in the family Polygonaceae. They are herbaceous perennial plants growing from short, thick rhizomes. They have large leaves that are somewhat triangular-shaped with long fleshy petioles. They have small flowers grouped in large compound leafy greenish-white to rose-red inflorescences.
Although the leaves are toxic, various parts of the plants have medicinal and culinary uses. The traditional Chinese pharmacopeia features rhubarb (as a laxative).[1]
In culinary use, fresh raw stalks are crisp (similar to celery) with a strong tart taste. Most commonly the plant's stalks are cooked with sugar and used in pies and other desserts. A number of varieties have been domesticated for human consumption, most of which are recognised as Rheum x hybridum by the Royal Horticultural Society.
Rhubarb is usually considered to be a vegetable; however, in the United States, a New York court decided in 1947 that since it was used in the United States as a fruit, it was to be counted as a fruit for the purposes of regulations and duties. A side effect was a reduction on imported rhubarb tariffs, as tariffs were higher for vegetables than fruits.[2]
Rhubarb Jones's birth name is Warren Jones.
The scientific name for rhubarb is Rheum rhabarbarum.
it got its name after rhubabius plantiation who was a famous poet. He discovered the medical purposes of rhubarb in the 12th century. Before it was called rhubarb it was called 'frickem' which was greek for 'stick of fruit'. hope this helped.
Rheum rhabarbarum
Rhubarb Rhubarb was created in 1980.
The duration of Rhubarb Rhubarb is 1680.0 seconds.
Rhubrb in Tagalog is "ruwibarbo."
tamil for rhubarb is rhubarb only
Oxalic Acid
"rhubarb afghani" not to be confused with "rhabdomyosarcoma frangipani"
No. Rhubarb is acidic.
Rhubarb pie is pretty good. I planted rhubarb in my garden this year.