Gunnera Definition

gŭnər-ə, gə-nĭrə
noun
Any of several plants of the tropical genus Gunnera, having gigantic leaves and small, red to purple drupes.
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Origin of Gunnera

  • New Latin Gunnera genus name after Johann Ernst Gunnerus (1718–1773), Norwegian botanist

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Gunnera Sentence Examples

  • Especially noteworthy are the Andine Acaena, Gunnera, Fuchsia and Calceolaria.

  • Just visible in the top left-hand corner is Gunnera manicata, a huge perennial which looks really tropical, although it's quite hardy.

  • Stocked with carp weighing up to 6lb, it flows into a small stream bordered by gunnera and the whole area attracts wildlife.

  • Just visible in the top left-hand corner is Gunnera manicata, a huge perennial which looks really tropical, although it 's quite hardy.

  • In small glades with rich soil a bold effect might be produced by a good selection of Rhubarbs with Ferulas, Heracleums, Rhubarbs, Acanthuses, Yuccas, the common Artichoke, Gunnera scabra, and other vigorous hardy plants.

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Words Starting With

GGUGUN

Words Ending With

ARAERA

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gunnera

Words Starting With G and Ending With A

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