Strand Memorial Herbarium

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Family: Polygonaceae   Buckwheat Family
Mostly herbaceous plants with some shrubs, trees, and vines. Distinctive membranous sheath (ochrea) that unite the stipules are present in most genera.

Genus: Rheum   

Scientific Name: Rheum rhabarbarum L.
Common Name(s): Rhubarb, Garden Rhubarb, Pie Plant
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:


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Caption:

ID: Hrb-RHERH-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): leaf, vegetative