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gunnera

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gun·ner·a  (gnr-, g-nr)
n.
Any of several plants of the tropical genus Gennera, having gigantic leaves and small, red to purple drupes.
[New Latin Gunnera, genus name, after Johann Ernst Gunnerus (1718-1773), Norwegian botanist.]
gunnera [ˈgʌnərə]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) any herbaceous perennial plant of the genus Gunnera, found throughout the S hemisphere and cultivated for its large leaves
[named after J. E. Gunnerus (1718-73), Norwegian bishop and botanist]


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Gunnera is a truly exotic perennial with leaves that are 5 feet in size.
IN THE GARDEN TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT THIS SPRING by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
A plant definitely worth trying is Gunnera, a perennial tha consists of lobed leaves up to 8 feet across
IN THE GARDEN IF YOU CAN HANDLE THE DIGS, YOU CAN PLANT by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
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