Rheum wittrockii

Rheum wittrockii is a member of the Polygonaceae family, commonly known as the buckwheat family. It is found in the wild in parts of Central and South Asia, specifically in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and the Xinjiang region. The species was formally published in 1914 by the botanist Lundstrom. As part of the Rheum genus, it is related to other plants such as rhubarb. The genus Rheum is known for its perennial herbaceous species, often characterized by large leaves and erect stems. The species is named in honor of the botanist Paul Wittrock.