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Rheum webbianum (Rheum webbianum)

Description

“Pet poisonous” – Toxic parts: leaves Rheum webbianum is a species of herbaceous perennials plants in the family Polygonaceae. Rheum webbianum grows to about 0.3–2 metres (1 ft 0 in–6 ft 7 in) in height. This herbaceous plant is very variable, especially in the leaf size and plant height. It has radical leaves with 30–45 centimetres (12–18 in) long petiole. Leaves are leathery, orbicular to reniform, about 10–50 centimetres (3.9–19.7 in) wide. Flowers are pale yellowish and have a diameter of 2–2.5 centimetres (0.79–0.98 in). The flowering period extends from June through September.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Caryophyllales

            • Family: Polygonaceae

              • Genus: Rheum