Rheum compactum

Description

“Pet poisonous” – Toxic parts: leaves Rheum compactum is a wear plant species described by Carl von Linnaeus . Rheum compactum is part of the genus rhubarb genus , and the family of abrasive plants . In addition to the nominate form, there is also the subspecies R. c. Orientale . Rheum species are herbaceous perennials growing from fleshy roots. They have upright growing stems and mostly basal, deciduous leaves growing from short, thick rhizomes. They have persistent or deciduous ocrea. The inflorescences are terminal and panicle-like with pedicels.