Rheum rhabarbarum L.

  • Authority

    Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.

  • Family

    Polygonaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Rheum rhabarbarum L.

  • Description

    Species Description - A coarse perennial with large basal lvs, stout petioles, 6 tep, 6 stamens, and 3-winged achenes, occasionally escapes from cult. (R. rhaponticum, misapplied)

  • Common Names

    rhubarb