Rhubarb

usgb/ˈruːbɑːrb/
noun

A plant with large leaves and red stalks that are cooked and used in pies, jams, etc.

She made a delicious rhubarb pie for dessert.
Visual representation of "rhubarb" - A plant with large leaves and red stalks that are cooked and used in pies, jams, etc.

Often appears as...

  • rhubarb pie
  • rhubarb jam
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Edible Stalks

Rhubarb is known for its edible stalks, which contrast its large, inedible leaves.

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Only the stalks of rhubarb are used for cooking; the leaves are poisonous.
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Tart Flavor

Rhubarb has a strong tart taste, often sweetened in recipes.

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Because rhubarb is very tart, we need to add extra sugar to the jam.
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Seasonal Ingredient

Rhubarb is a seasonal plant, associated with spring and early summer recipes.

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I'm excited for spring so I can make fresh rhubarb pies again.
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