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