Gunnera tinctoria

Read about Gunnera tinctoria in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Gunnera chilensis, Lam. (G. scabra, Ruiz & Pav.). Not so robust, the lvs. smaller and less spiny, and the fl.-spikes less tall: fls. reddish. R.H. 1862, p. 310; 1894, p. 397 Gn. 49, p. 151. G.C. II. 26:425; III. 8:665. G. 18:693; 21:661. G.W.5:367, 571; 12:413.—Thrives in drier aoil. Var. major, Hort., is a very strong-growing form. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.