Spiciforme Rheum (Rheum spiciforme)

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

Rheum spiciforme is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower in June, and the seeds ripen in 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. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaf stem - raw or cooked. — Leaf stem - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Shrubberies and open slopes in drier areas only, 3600 - 4800 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)