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Rheum tibeticum

Rheum tibeticum Maxim. ex Hook.f.
Rheum tibeticum
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Rheum tibeticum is a species in the genus Rheum, belonging to the family Polygonaceae. It was first described in 1886 by Maxim. ex Hook.f. and is native to regions including Afghanistan, Pakistan, Tibet, and the West Himalaya.

Description

Rheum tibeticum is a member of the Polygonaceae family, commonly known as the buckwheat family. It is distributed across several regions in Central and South Asia, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, Tibet, and the West Himalaya. The species was formally published in 1886 under the authorship of Maxim. ex Hook.f. and is part of the Rheum genus, which includes various species known for their rhubarb-like characteristics.

Distribution

Afghanistan · Pakistan · Tibet · West Himalaya

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