Ribes Rheum (Rheum ribes)

Family: Polygonaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Rheum ribes is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from July to August. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaf stem - cooked. Eaten raw by the local people. — Leaf stem - cooked.; Eaten raw by the local people.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry gorges among rocks, 2300 - 2700 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)