Are Fagopyrum Dibotrys and Rheum Rhabarbarum in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Polygonaceae.

Can you substitute Fagopyrum Dibotrys for Rheum Rhabarbarum?

They share the Polygonaceae family, so they can sometimes substitute in recipes — with notable differences in aroma.

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Fagopyrum Dibotrys vs Rheum Rhabarbarum

Fagopyrum dibotrys · Rheum rhabarbarum

Fagopyrum Dibotrys

Fagopyrum dibotrys

T Traditional Use

Family: Polygonaceae
Genus: Fagopyrum
Primary use: medicinal

Rheum Rhabarbarum

Rheum rhabarbarum

T Traditional Use

Family: Polygonaceae
Genus: Rheum
Primary use: medicinal

Rheum rhabarbarum is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygonaceae, native to a region stretching from southern Siberia to north and central China. It has been harvested from the wild for centuries for its root, which was harvested for use as a popular medicine in Europ…

At a glance

· Both in Polygonaceae, but different genera (Fagopyrum vs Rheum).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Fagopyrum Dibotrys: T; Rheum Rhabarbarum: T.