OTHER COMMON NAMES: Poor man's parasol, Sombrilla de Pobre, Giant Rhubarb
DIMENSIONS & CHARACTERISTICS: The Poor-Man's Umbrella is an herbaceous plant that has a stem that can be up to twelve inches in length, and leaves that can be three to six feet in diameter. The leaves have five main veins that allow them to disperse water to avoid the growth of fungi and mold, and the fruits have one seed each.
USES: So far, there have been no medicinal uses for this plant; in addition to being an ornamental the only practical use is to use it as a low-end umbrella, hence the name "Poor-Man's Umbrella".
FACTS: The stem, leaves, and seeds can be poisonous if ingested,.
DIMENSIONS & CHARACTERISTICS: The Poor-Man's Umbrella is an herbaceous plant that has a stem that can be up to twelve inches in length, and leaves that can be three to six feet in diameter. The leaves have five main veins that allow them to disperse water to avoid the growth of fungi and mold, and the fruits have one seed each.
USES: So far, there have been no medicinal uses for this plant; in addition to being an ornamental the only practical use is to use it as a low-end umbrella, hence the name "Poor-Man's Umbrella".
FACTS: The stem, leaves, and seeds can be poisonous if ingested,.
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