Can you still pick and use rhubarb after its gone to seed?

Can you still pick and use rhubarb after its gone to seed?
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Normally this is in hot weather and the plants are striving to make good roots for the next year.  However the stems (other than the seed stems from the flower are still edible and can be harvested for your cake. Enjoy!
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