Turkey Rhubarb

Originating from North East Asia, well known as an ingredient in the famous Essiac formula this is a strong purgative herb. The roots can be used to cleanse the system and the stems can be cooked and eaten like other Rhubarb in the spring, but the leaves are toxic. Easy to grow perennial. Turkey Rhubarb grows quickly into a large plant with huge roundish leaves on reddish stems. Likes fertile, moist locations and acidic soil and deep mulch. Perennial. Hardy to zone 4.