Rhubarb. Rhubarb is a group of plants that belong to the genus Rheum in the family Polygonaceae. Rhubarb can be used as a strong laxative, with the roots being used as a laxative for at least 5,000 years. Rhubarb has an astringent effect on the mucous membranes of the mouth and the nasal cavity. So says Wikipedia anyway..... All I know, is this is our first (and probably only) crop of Rhubarb from our garden this year. As I type, it is cooking away under a crumble topping (thanks to Daisy)in the oven. No doubt there will be fuss in the Benson/Parker household as I always like my crumble with vanilla ice cream. Rich and the boys will want custard. Of course when I say custard, Mr B has to make it so thick, you can have it by the slice! Jack will probably insist on both, oh, and they will all want 'pretty bits'* Lets hope we don't suffer too many of the medicinal properties.... *pretty bits - normally known as hundreds and thousands. A strange eating habit coming from the Benson side of the family tree.....
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