Organic Rhubarb 5 lbs

Rhubarb (Rheum × hybridum) is a perennial plant renowned for its tangy crimson stalks, and it boasts a rich historical background. While the exact origins of its culinary usage remain unknown, rhubarb is believed to have descended from Rheum rhabarbarum, a leafy variety cultivated for its medicinal roots since as early as 2700 BC.

It was during the 19th century, when sugar became readily accessible, that rhubarb gained widespread popularity as a delectable food. The combination of its inherent tartness with the sweetness of sugar made it an exceptional choice for fillings in pies and tarts, earning it the moniker "pie plant."

Despite being classified botanically as a vegetable, rhubarb is commonly employed as a fruit in baking and cooking applications.