Description:
Gunnera manicata, native to the Serra do Mar mountains of Brazil, is a large, clump-forming perennial known for its massive leaves that can exceed 4 feet in diameter. The plant has spikes on the underside of its leaves and stalks, and it bears tiny red-green flowers in early summer. It forms a symbiotic relationship with blue-green algae for nitrogen fixation. Gunnera manicata requires a cool, moist site and is challenging to grow outside of climates similar to the West Coast.
Sources:
- [1] Gunnera manicata: Plant Delights. Visit Source
- [2] Gunnera manicata: Wikipedia. Visit Source
- [3] Gunnera manicata: Plant Delights. Visit Source
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Last Updated August 18, 2025
| Store | Title | In Stock | Price |
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| Plant Delights | Gunnera manicata |
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$22.00 |