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Garden rhubarb

Rheum rhabarbarum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across Europe (10 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States

Names in Other Languages

Spanish ruibarbo
French rhubarbe
German Gewöhnlicher Rhabarber
Portuguese ruibarbo

Similar Species in Rheum

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Ornamental Rhubarb
Rheum palmatum
Not Evaluated
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rhubarb
Rheum rhaponticum
Extinct
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Tibetan rhubarb
Rheum officinale
Not Evaluated
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Polygonaceae
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Garden rhubarb?
The scientific name of Garden rhubarb is Rheum rhabarbarum. It belongs to the genus Rheum.
Where does Garden rhubarb live?
Garden rhubarb is found in Found across Europe (10 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Norway, Slovakia, Sweden.
What family does Garden rhubarb belong to?
Garden rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) belongs to the genus Rheum, which is part of the taxonomic family Polygonaceae.
What kingdom does Garden rhubarb belong to?
Garden rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Garden rhubarb?
The closest relatives of Garden rhubarb in the genus Rheum include Ornamental Rhubarb, rhubarb, Tibetan rhubarb.

Native Range — 12 Countries

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Genus Rheum — 4 Species

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Garden rhubarb
Rheum rhabarbarum
NE
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Ornamental Rhubarb
Rheum palmatum
NE 🐾
rhubarb
Rheum rhaponticum
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Tibetan rhubarb
Rheum officinale
NE
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