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Rheum altaicum

Rheum altaicum Losinsk.
Rheum altaicum
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Rheum altaicum is a species in the genus Rheum, belonging to the family Polygonaceae. It was first described by Losinsk in 1937.

Description

Rheum altaicum is a member of the genus Rheum, which is part of the plant family Polygonaceae, commonly known as the buckwheat family. The species was scientifically described by Losinsk in 1937. It is one of several species within the genus Rheum that are characterized by their rhubarb-like morphology and are typically found in temperate regions.

Synonyms

Rheum rhaponticum

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