yes
Rhubarb is a vegetable that is primarily classified as a petiole, which is the stalk that connects the leaf blade to the stem. While the edible part of the plant is often referred to as a "stalk," it is actually the leaf stalk rather than a root, stem, leaf, flower, seed, or fruit. The leaves of rhubarb are toxic and should not be consumed.
Yes, you should cut down the large stem with a flower in the middle of your rhubarb plant. Flowering can divert energy from the leaves and stalks, which are the edible parts of the plant. Removing the flower stem helps encourage healthier growth and maximizes your harvest. Be sure to use clean, sharp tools to avoid damaging the plant.
No, rhubarb does not flower during its growing season.
no its a leaf
An example of a thick stem is the edible stem of the Rhubarb plant.
The Stem
stem
Rhubarb?
rhubarb
The flower is attached to the stem by the radical.
The stem is the equivalent of a backbone to an animal. It supports the flower.
The Leangth of a flower stem us 5 in.