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Gunnera manicata Linden ex André

Brazilian giant rhubarb (Gunneraceae)

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Gunnera manicata is an oversized herb native to Brazil and Colombia, but widely planted beside ponds and streams.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-08-05

 Brazilian giant rhubarb / Gunnera manicata: _Gunnera manicata_ is an oversized herb native to Brazil and Colombia, but widely planted beside ponds and streams.

The inflorescences of Gunnera manicata have longer side-branches than those of Gunnera tinctoria.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-08-05

 Brazilian giant rhubarb / Gunnera manicata: The inflorescences of _Gunnera manicata_ have longer side-branches than those of _Gunnera tinctoria_.

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