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Gunnera

Gunnera

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A large plant with very big leaves that grows near water
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
: Gunnera
  • Look at the Gunnera!
  • Gunnera manicata

Examples

  • In its natural habitat, Gunnera thrives near rivers and marshes, providing unique foliage.

  • The enormous leaves of the Gunnera plant create a striking feature in the garden's wetland area.

  • The leaves of Gunnera can grow to over a meter across in the right conditions.

  • Gardeners often plant Gunnera near ponds to create a dramatic, tropical effect.

  • During the summer, the massive Gunnera leaves provide shade for smaller plants.

  • The Gunnera plants in the garden are thriving.

  • Many gardeners choose Gunnera for its impressive size and lush green leaves that flourish in moist soil.

Surface Forms

Gunnera main

Etymology

The word Gunnera is the name of a group of big-leaved plants that was named after a Norwegian bishop and plant scientist, Gunnerus, who lived in the 1700s. So Gunnera comes from a person's name, which helps you remember it as an honored name for this plant.