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Wild Edible Plant

Rhaeum Palaestinum



Nomenclature

Family: Polygonaceae
English Common Name: Rhubarb
Arabic Name: عطرفان، كهموم

Locations

  • Desert ground especially rough land covered by gravels and basaltic rocks. 
     

Cooking Tips

Edible Parts: Leaves and stem stalks are used in cooking and sweet production
Recipes:
Atrafan-Rhubarb-Rhaeum Palaestinum
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