Rheum palatum
Rhubarb, Turkey Rhubarb, Chinese Rhubarb
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Rheum palatum.
Common names
5 names · 3 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Chinese Rhubarb
- Rhubarb
- Turkey Rhubarb
Other languages (2)
- Dutch
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- Russische rabarber
- French
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- Rhubarbe
Sources & name notes
Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
General information
The original Rheum palmatum source link and Turkey/Chinese Rhubarb common names support interpreting palatum as a catalogue spelling error. The separately named Rheum plicatum is excluded.
Sources [2]Plant characteristics
Growing conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Shade, Partial shade, Full sun
Uses
Stem
Fungicide, Insecticide, Ground cover
Description
Petiole - edible both raw and cooked. The stem has a refined flavor that is superior to that of ordinary rhubarb and is very tender. It has a sour taste and is sometimes used as a substitute for cooked fruit.
Harvest
Sources and references
References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
Supports: Botanical family
Relevant sections
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 152966; name ID 2425630; Rheum L.. Family column.
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Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Rheum palmatum L.
Supports: Taxonomy
Relevant sections
- Taxonomy: Name heading and taxonomic status; The original Rheum palmatum source link and Turkey/Chinese Rhubarb common names support interpreting palatum as a catalogue spelling error. The separately named Rheum plicatum is excluded.
Source checked on .