rhubarb leaf
Poisonous pie-plant foliage
The large, fan-shaped leaf of the rhubarb plant, attached to the edible stalk.
Unlike the tart stalks used in pies and preserves, rhubarb leaves contain high concentrations of oxalic acid and are poisonous if eaten: She trimmed the rhubarb leaves and composted them.
- stalkPlant's vertical support
- toxicCapable of causing harm
- poisonousCapable of causing death
- greenColor of vegetation
- veinyHaving visible vessels
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edibility/toxicity
rhubarb leafedible greens
Leaves safe to eat
salad greens · edible leaves · spinach · chard · lettuce
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