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Gunnera densiflora Hook.f.  
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FamilyGUNNERACEAE
Genus speciesGunnera densiflora Hook.f. 
BibliographyHandb. N. Zeal. Fl. 1: 68 (1864)
Native RangeNew Zealand
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatbogs, marshes
Descriptionleaves long petiolate, rich green, 15-35mm, broadly ovate to orbiculate, coarsely dentate or 1-3-lobate, drupe to 3mm long, pyriform, deep red
Size10-15cm
Colorinsignificant
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationvery moist to boggy, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, humous, sandy 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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