Rheum undulatum Pall.

Rheum undulatum Pall. is today generally considered to be a variety of Rheum rhaponticum L. which see, Rheum undulatum differing from the common Rhubarb in having rounded stems and wavier leaves.  [RHSD, Hortus].  See Notes in Rheum rhaponticum L. for further details.

Horticultural & Botanical History

Rheum undulatum was introduced from China in 1734.  [JD].

History at Camden Park

Rheum undulatum was marked with a ‘c’, indicating grown at Camden, in an 1836 Loddiges’ catalogue held at Camden Park [CPA].  Certainly grown in the gardens from at least this time.

Notes

Published Feb 15, 2009 - 02:28 PM | Last updated Jul 29, 2010 - 05:25 PM

More details about Rheum undulatum Pall.
Family Polygonaceae
Category
Region of origin

Siberia and China
Synonyms
  • Rheum rhaponticum L.
Common Name

Wave-leaved rhubarb
Name in the Camden Park Record

Rheum undulatum 
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