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People avoid eating the leaves of rhubarb because they contain relatively high levels of oxalate (oxalic acid), which at this concentration can be poisonous.
The stalk contains less oxalate, and is considered safe to eat.
Rhubarb also contains another poison: a group of compounds known as glycosides. However, within the leaf stalk these poisons are confined to the bottom of the stalk, and the middle of the stalk is considered safe.
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Can you eat a rhubarb leaf?
The leaves are poisonous and should not be eaten
Can one eat eggs of hens who have eaten rhubarb leaves?
Yes it is OK to eat the eggs....the poison of the rhubarb leaf is not transferred to the egg. The chicken will not eat many, it will get wise to the fact it is not good to eat rather quickly.
Is a celery a stem?
yes, it has xylem and phloem. i learned that in 5th grade.NO! The stem of the celery is actually the thin disk at the base of the stalks. The part we eat is all leaf; specifically, the stalk is a modified petiole - the part of the leaf that connects to the stem. Each stalk is 1 leaf with a top blade that divides into leaflets. Farmers bred the plant to have the large fleshy petioles because people liked to eat them. I learned that just this week while writing a leaf lesson for my kids.
Is rhubarb poisonous when eaten raw?
The leaves should not be eaten but the stalks are edible, if you eat too much raw rhubarb stalk you will get a stomach ache. Best to cook it first, tastes much better cooked too.
When is rhubarb safe to eat?
Rhubarb actually comes in several color varieties; from green to speckled pink to ruby red. It is safe to eat the stalks of green rhubarb, but never eat them if they have been frostbitten, and never ever eat the leaves of the rhubarb plant, as they are poisonous.
What is a sentence using the word rhubarb?
rhubarb is a plant that you can eat when it is cooked
Is rhubarb poisinous to horses?
Animals should not be encouraged to eat rhubarb
When do you know if the rhubarb is ready to pick?
Rhubarb is ripe when the stalk is a dark red. If its still mostly green, it's not ready to be picked yet, unless you want it really sour! Actually, there are two types of rhubarb and several varieties of each type. Red rhubarb emerges with a red stalk that is completely red. It's ready to pick whenever you're ready to pick it, and a rhubarb that is constantly harvested will continue to send out new stalks until it gets too cool at night. Green rhubarb emerges green and will never turn completely red, no matter how long you wait. Some varieties will have a reddish base when the stalks get very thick. Both varieties do not get 'sweeter' as the stalks get bigger.
What part of a plant does a rhubarb come from?
Rhubarb is the whole plant. You eat the stalks of the plant.
Stems people eat?
People can eat celery, asparagus, bean sprouts, chives, and rhubarb. People can also eat alot more stems than just that, typed above.
Which plant has a thick reddish leafstalk and is often cooked with strawberries?
Rhubarb has red stalks and is usually cooked with strawberries or apples as a sweetener due to its tartness. Be careful to only eat the stalk as the leaves are toxic. Wikipedia ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhubarb ) has a great article on it. Rhubarb makes excellent pies, sauces, jellies, and wines. These are all usually in conjunction with strawberries or other extremely sweet fruit, as rhubarb is very tart.
Can you give a horse rhubarb?
Any animal should not be encouraged to eat rhubarb
