Do you think Rhubarb is a fruit or a veggie?

Question

very interesting answers.. Thank you everybody.

Answer 1

Rhubarb is actually a herb, but is often used in food as a fruit

Answer 2

Rhubarb is classified as an herb. For full classification information, visit http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=RHRH2# which is the USDA site regarding plant classification. There is a link there in the description of the plant for "Growth Habit" with more information on what a "forb/herb" is.

On the other hand, many "herbs" are treated as either fruits or vegetables, so that might not answer your question. According to an article at About.com, rhubarb is an ornamental vegetable that is treated like a fruit: http://gardening.about.com/od/vegetables/a/Rhubarb.htm

Hope this helps,
Sincerely,
Your friendly neighborhood librarian

Answer 3

its herb didn't know that, but tell true never bought it, not clue what i do with it, not like you see it in cake shop or come to think i never seen it on a menu,at that point who eats Rhubarb, that could be your follow up, what do you do with Rhubarb,its a herb that's some thing to remember next time some one ask whats rhubarb a veg or fruit ? don't really see any one asking that again in this life time oh well.

Answer 4

Fruit ~ just like grapes
If you've ever had Rhubarb Wine.
YUM!!!!

Answer 5

It is a vegetable like celery, it does not grow from a flower like oranges or apples.

Answer 6

I thought it was a veggie, celery's ugly cousin.

Answer 7

fruit

Answer 8

its herb