Taturi, Archu, Lachu
Rheum spiciforme
Family: Polygonaceae
What it is like
A herb. It does not have a stem and keeps growing from year to year. The leaves come from the base. The leaf stalks are 7-15 cm long. The leaf blade is very leathery and 15-30 cm long and wide.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In west China it grows between 4,000-5,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Afghanistan, Asia, Bhutan, Central Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Northeastern India, Pakistan, Sikkim, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Tibet
How it is used for food
The leaf stalks or flowers are eaten raw or made into chutneys. They are also cooked and used as rhubarbs.
It is sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Leaf stalks, flowers, leaves, root