2006-08-10 14:09:09 · 20 answers · asked by ninjacricket911 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
The blade or green leaves of the plant are the part that is poisonous. They contain high concentrations of oxalic acid crystals which can cause serious problems when eaten. These crystals can cause the tongue and throat to swell, preventing breathing (see Health Information). The edible petioles (stalks) are up to 18 inches long, 1 to 2 inches in diameter, generally somewhat hemispherical in cross section.
2006-08-10 14:14:49 · answer #1 · answered by highgirl_4ever 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I thought the stem was edible and the leaves were poisonous.
At least, whenever I've had rubarb, it was made with the stalks.
I suppose they might have been prepared with something to
make them less toxic, but I don't think so.
2006-08-10 14:12:07 · answer #2 · answered by Elana 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stem is not poisonous. That is the part that you cook, combine with strawberries and make a great pie. The red part, skip most of the green. It is the leaf that will make your tummy hurt very bad
2006-08-10 14:13:12 · answer #3 · answered by rb_cubed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if the LEAVES are poisonous... look it up online, lol. But I know Rhubarb is awesome! Love that haven't had it in forever... it's nice n sweet ... oh my... now look what you got me craving...
When you have a question like this TYPE it on the YAHOO SEARCH and it may help you. This is what it gives me:
http://www.rhubarbinfo.com/rhubarb-poison.html
2006-08-10 14:15:10 · answer #4 · answered by sweetsuezq4u 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rhubarb stem is NOT poisonous. The leaf is. The stem is what you eat.
2006-08-10 14:12:11 · answer #5 · answered by LastNerveLost 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The stem isn't poisonous, but it does taste filthy to some of us.
2006-08-10 14:16:26 · answer #6 · answered by silvercomet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you eat rhubarb! the stem is the (fruit) so to speak - it's tart and bitter tasting - but made into a pie or mixed with strawberries in jam is excellent tasting.
NOT POISONOUS!
2006-08-10 14:13:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the stems are not poisonous. the leaves are.
the stems when chopped up make great rhubarb custard pie, stewed rhubarb etc etc.
don't confuse commercial rhubarb with the little wild stuff though - nasty.
2006-08-10 14:12:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its not... its the leaf that is poison. Dont even think of eating the leaf
2006-08-10 14:11:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eat a little and when you are in the hospital ask the doctor just as you are about to die.
2006-08-10 14:15:08 · answer #10 · answered by Trout Fishy ~Halo Master~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋