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RHEUM
Commonly known as Rhubarb
Genus of about 50 species of rhizomatous, often tough or woody perennials from a range of habitats from marshy meadows and streamsides to scrub and rocky slopes in eastern Europe and central Asia to the Himalayas and China.
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Good to know
Ornamental varieties are grown for their imposing basal leaves and tall flower panicles. Rhubarb with edible leaf stalks is Rheum x hybridum. -
Place of origin
Eastern Europe,central Asia to the Himalayas, China. -
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous perennials
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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