The Rhubarb Plant
Not much is commonly known about rhubarb, though many people have experienced the bliss of eating a slice of strawberry rhubarb pie. The rhubarb plant is botanically considered a vegetable. It is a perennial plant, regrowing its stalks and leaves from the root each growing season. The thick stalk, colored with different shades from crimson to light green, is the edible part of the plant. By itself, rhubarb has a very strong tart, sour taste. However, when used with sweet fruit, like berries, its tart taste is a great complement to the flavor of a dish. Although known as a pie plant, it can be used in many different foods, such as cookies, jams, and juice. Rhubarb is a wonderful, unique vegetable that should be used in every cook's kitchen.
The Rhubarb Plant
