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I figured this would be an easy ID given the size of the leaves, segmented stem, and such but haven't been able to nail it down.

The fence pictured is 5 feet tall.

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Drew
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That is Rhubarb, likely a hybrid/cultivar. Some varieties are more pigmented than others, and it’s not uncommon to see those such as yours, which have very little to no red pigmentation. The level of pigmentation does not correlate with the sweetness, oxalic acid levels, or ‘ripeness’ of the stems.

I will add some comparison photos of Rhubarbs with similar looking inflorescences:

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J. Musser
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