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Gunnera hamiltonii Kirk ex W.S.Ham.  
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FamilyGUNNERACEAE
Genus speciesGunnera hamiltonii Kirk ex W.S.Ham. 
BibliographyTrans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 17: 292 (1885)
Native RangeNew Zealand
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland and thickets
Descriptionleaves in rosette, broadly ovate, dentate, bronze-green, drupe 3mm long, red
Size5-10cm
Colorinsignificant
Bloomautumn
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, semi-shade
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer
Territory5 Australasia
     51 New Zealand (NZS New Zealand South)
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