Palistinian rhubarb
Rheum palaestinum
Family: Polygonaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant. In Lebanon it grows in rough gravely soils in desert areas. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Egypt - Sinai, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Mediterranean, Middle East
How it is used for food
The leaf stalks are cooked and used for desserts. They are cooked with sugar. The roots are used as a condiment with clarified butter.
Edible parts
Leaf stalks, flowers, roots - flavouring
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Trafan, Kahmoom, Kahamun, Rabbas, Atrafan