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Rheum alexandrae

Family: Polygonaceae


What it is like

A herb. It grows 40-80 cm tall. The rhizomes and roots are straight and stout.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows between 3,000-4,600 m above sea level. In Sichuan and Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China


How it is used for food

The stems are eaten raw after removing the skin.

Edible parts

Stems


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Chu skyur

Synonyms