Rheum likiangense
Family: Polygonaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 40-70 cm tall.
Where it is found
It grows in forests. It grows between 2,500-4,000 m above sea level. It grows in Sichuan and Yunnan in China.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Tibet
How it is used for food
The young leaves are eaten fresh.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
In Yunnan leaves are harvested from June to August.
Its other names
Local names
Mojue