Rheum spiciforme

Rheum spiciforme belongs to the Polygonaceae family, commonly known as the buckwheat family. This species is distributed across several regions in Central and South Asia, including Afghanistan, East Himalaya, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Nepal, Pakistan, Qinghai, Tadzhikistan, Tibet, West Himalaya, and Xinjiang. The species was first published in 1836 by the botanist Royle. It is part of the genus Rheum, which includes various species known for their rhubarb-like characteristics.