Rheum australe

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Rheum australe

Also known as: Himalayan Rhubarb

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Plant Properties

Layer: Herb layer, Vegetable

Format: Smal

Height: 3.00 m

Width: 1.50 m

Growth Rate: -

Leaf: -

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9

Soil Moisture:
Moist

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Trunk, Kleur, Rutine

Edibility:
(3)

Medicinal:
(3)

Features:
Dye

Description

Leaf stalk - raw or cooked. This plant has an excellent flavor, comparable to that of apples. The crops are sometimes blanched by keeping light away from the growing stalks. This results in almost white stalks that are free from fibers, fresh, and less sour. This plant species is ideal for late harvesting. The stalks can be preserved or dried for later use. It is reported that the plant contains 0.32% rutin. It is unclear which part of the plant contains this, but it is most likely the leaves.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/05

End of Harvest: 30/06

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Corylus avellana Hazel	Corylus avellana improves the soil structure and provides shade which can help Rheum australe thrive in more temperate conditions.
Fagus sylvatica Beech	Fagus sylvatica can provide necessary nutrients through leaf litter and creates a more humid microclimate beneficial for Rheum australe.
Sedum spectabile Ice plant	Sedum spectabile attracts pollinators and provides ground cover, which can help retain moisture for Rheum australe.
Rubus fruticosus Blackberry	Rubus fruticosus can help deter pests due to its thorny structure and provides organic matter as it grows.
Tussilago farfara Coltsfoot	Tussilago farfara is an early flowerer that provides early-season nectar for pollinators, which can help in the pollination of Rheum australe.