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Gunnera monoica Raoul  
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FamilyGUNNERACEAE
Genus speciesGunnera monoica Raoul 
BibliographyAnn. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 3, 2: 117 (1844)
Native RangeChatham Is., New Zealand
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatbogs, marshes
Descriptionleaves bright deep green, orbiculate to reniform, lobate and variously dentate, 10-15mm long, drupe 2mm long, subspherical, white, in compact, sessile raceme
Size10-15cm
Colorgreenish
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
SynonymsGunnera monoica var. ramulosa Kirk
Misandropsis monoica (Raoul) Oerst.
Territory5 Australasia
     51 New Zealand (CTM Chatham Is., NZN New Zealand North, NZS New Zealand South)
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