Chinese rhubarb
ornamental rhubarb
Turkish rhubarb
Turkey rhubarb
rheum palmatum latin

The conditions treated by Chinese rhubarb in ancient times, are the same it is used to treat today.

As a consequence of these findings, today Chinese rhubarb is also found flourishing in the West and in the wild.

Its objective was to verify the scientific data and treatment of Chinese Rhubarb used by Chinese pharmacopoeias!

Chinese rhubarb can mean either of two species of rhubarb, genus Rheum:

Though the root of the Chinese rhubarb is a key facet of herbal medicine, its leaves can actually be poisonous if consumed in a high enough dosage.

Additionally, one can decipher Chinese rhubarb by its rather thick, deep roots whereas the perennial garden plant is composed predominantly of "fleshy rhizomes and buds (http://www.rhubarbinfo.com/growing).

Out of the numerous herbs founded for their medicinal benefits toward health ailments in early civilizations, Chinese rhubarb remains one of the mere few which is still used today both "conventional and herbal medicine."

Rheum palmatum, commonly called Turkish rhubarb, Turkey rhubarb, Chinese rhubarb, Indian rhubarb, Russian rhubarb or rhubarb root (and within Chinese herbal medicine da-huang).

The next space is devoted to bog plants, so rather than curse the wet spots in your yard, take a cue from all that is thriving here: irises, Chinese rhubarb, astrantia, geums and many other plants that like wet feet.

While most garden species only grow to a mere few feet in height, Chinese rhubarb can produce as high as a "six to ten foot jointed stalk," with loosely branched clusters of flowers along the tips that mature red in color from their oftentimes yellow or white blooms.

Though native in the regions of western China, northern Tibet, and the Mongolian Plateau, Chinese Rhubarb was used immensely in other parts of the world, such as Europe, for hundreds of years before its source of plant identity was actually discovered in the 18th century.

The Syrian rhubarb as "ornamental rhubarb" in horticulture with Rheum officinale.

Granted, the cover-girl plants are gorgeous; Rheum tibeticum, an ornamental rhubarb with great crinkled deep green leaves and pink flowers ($15), is definitely on my list.

Rheum palmatum, commonly called Turkish rhubarb, Turkey rhubarb, Chinese rhubarb, Indian rhubarb, Russian rhubarb or rhubarb root (and within Chinese herbal medicine da-huang).

This species is also native to Asia, as is the turkey rhubarb (R. palmatum).

The plant is known by various common names including turkey rhubarb, arrowhead vine, potato vine, rambling dock or climbing sorrel.

The most notable being the Turkey Rhubarb band in Penzance, The St Ives Guisers and Pyba.

Each performance allegedly ended with the 'Turkey Rhubarb' dance, the origins of the name of this dance are not known but may relate to the herb of the same name.

Some of the common names associated with Rheum palmatum: "Russian rhubarb", "Turkey rhubarb," and "Indian rhubarb," are directly affiliated with the trade routes for rhubarb from China.

The Turkey Rhubarb band and Pyba both regularly appear with 'Obby 'Osses, Penglaz and Pengyn respectively, both of which are the "Skull and pole" variety.

Rheum palmatum, commonly called Turkish rhubarb, Turkey rhubarb, Chinese rhubarb, Indian rhubarb, Russian rhubarb or rhubarb root (and within Chinese herbal medicine da-huang).

Acetosa sagittata, commonly known as turkey rhubarb or rambling dock or potato vine, is a herbaceous perennial plant native to southern Africa, which has become a weed in Australia and New Zealand.

(CORAL ROOT) TURKEY CORN Turkey Grass (VERBENA) Turkey Rhubarb.

Rhubarb (Ravend) (Rheum Palmatum)