Rhapontic rhubarb

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A plant belonging to the Polygonaceae (knotweed) family, up to 1.5 m tall and 1 m in diameter, relative of the vegetable rhubarb(Rheum rhabarbarum), see also rhubarb. Originally native to temperate zones in Asia. Long, richly branched inflorescences, small, greenish-white flowers.

The root, Radix rhei rhapontici, is of phytotherapeutic importance.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

Blaschek W (2015) Wichtl-Teedrogens and phytopharmaceuticals. A handbook for practice. Wissenschaftliche Verlagsgesellschaft Munich. S 550-553

Last updated on: 23.01.2025