Rheum rhaponticum
Rhubarb
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The Rheum rhaponticum plant species is found in Europe to E. Asia - Siberia. It is a member of the Polygonaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Rhubarb.

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Latin Name:  Rheum rhaponticum
Common Name:  Rhubarb
Family:  Polygonaceae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  The leaves contain high concentrations of oxalic acid[34, 76]. Oxalic acid can lock up certain minerals (especially calcium) in the body, leading to nutritional deficiency. Cooking the plant will reduce the concentration of oxalic acid. Another report says that the leaves have the same concentration of oxalic acid in the stems as they do in the leaves and it is not the oxalic acid that makes them poisonous. It says that any toxic properties of the leaves is more likely to be due to the presence of glucosides[142]. People with a tendency to rheumatism, arthritis, gout, kidney stones or hyperacidity should take especial caution if including this plant in their diet since it can aggravate their condition[238].
 
Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Wet mountain rocks in Europe[50].

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