Rhubarb leafs...?

Question

Are Rhubarb leafs poisonous?

Answer 1

yes they are , so are green potatoes, chop them up and compost them , or boil them and use the solution as an insect deterrent, the rhubarb leaves that is.

Answer 2

I heard Rachel Ray say it was.

Answer 3

Yes.

They contain a chemical called oxalate which can be poisonous if eaten in large quantities.  This is true even if the leaves have been cooked.

Answer 4

Yes, they are highly toxic.  

Eat some of the leaf, and at the very least you'll be spending an awful lot of time cramping and sitting on the throne.