Rheum ribes
Syrian Rhubarb
Also known as: Rhabarbarum ribes (L.) Moench
- Rhabarbarum ribes (L.) Moench
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Rheum ribes (commonly known as Syrian rhubarb) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Polygonaceae family. Found natively in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Indian Subcontinent, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon-Syria, Pakistan, Palestine, Transcaucasus, Turkey