Da Huang (Rheum palmatum tanguticum)

Family: Polygonaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Rheum palmatum tanguticum is a PERENNIAL growing to 2 m (6ft) by 0.8 m (2ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour to the common rhubarb and quite tender. — Leaf stem - raw or cooked.; The stem is superior in flavour to the common rhubarb and quite tender.; An acid flavour, it is sometimes used as a cooked fruit substitute.

Habitat & North American Range

Valleys at elevations of 1600 - 3000 metres in Gansu, Qinghai and Xizang Provinces. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)