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Chilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food

Gunnera Tinctoria

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Overview

The Chilean Gunnera, also known as Dinosaur Food (Gunnera tinctoria), is a colossal, prehistoric-looking perennial. Its mammoth rhubarb-like leaves can span up to 8 feet, creating a dramatic canopy. Suited for zones 7-10, it thrives in moist, humus-rich soil and partial shade. Ideal for waterside plantings, it requires ample space, with a spread of up to 10 feet, to accommodate its sprawling growth habit and hefty stature.

Sun Half, ShadeWater HighZones 8–11Type Aquatic, PerennialClimate Temperate
Chilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food (Gunnera Tinctoria) — perennial plant hailing from the rainforest climates in South America; and their umbrella-like formation
Chilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food (Gunnera Tinctoria) — preferring partial to full shade and consistently moist; which can grow to 6 feet in lengthChilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food (Gunnera Tinctoria) — also known as Dinosaur Food (Gunnera tinctoria)Chilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food (Gunnera Tinctoria) — the Chilean Gunnera produces erectChilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food (Gunnera Tinctoria) — with a spread of up to 10 feetChilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food (Gunnera Tinctoria) — Its mammoth rhubarb-like leaves can span up to 8 feet, creating a dramatic canopy; boasting, image 49Chilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food (Gunnera Tinctoria) — Suited for zones 7-10, it thrives in moist, humus-rich soil and partial shade; prehistoric-looking+71

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
High
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Aquatic, Perennial
Family
Gunneraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Chilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food (Gunnera Tinctoria) — perennial plant hailing from the rainforest climates in South America; and their umbrella-like formation
Chilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food (Gunnera Tinctoria) — preferring partial to full shade and consistently moist; which can grow to 6 feet in length
Chilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food (Gunnera Tinctoria) — also known as Dinosaur Food (Gunnera tinctoria)
Chilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food (Gunnera Tinctoria) — the Chilean Gunnera produces erect
Chilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food (Gunnera Tinctoria) — with a spread of up to 10 feet
Chilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food (Gunnera Tinctoria) — Its mammoth rhubarb-like leaves can span up to 8 feet, creating a dramatic canopy; boasting, image 49
Chilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food (Gunnera Tinctoria) — Suited for zones 7-10, it thrives in moist, humus-rich soil and partial shade; prehistoric-looking
Chilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food (Gunnera Tinctoria) — Scientifically known as Gunnera tinctoria; it requires ample room to grow, potentially spreading up to 10
Chilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food (Gunnera Tinctoria) — boasting shades of reddish-green flowers.<br><br>This plant thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7-10
Chilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food (Gunnera Tinctoria) — account for its need for significant soil moisture and protection from intense midday sun; its leaves
Chilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food (Gunnera Tinctoria) — to accommodate its sprawling growth habit and hefty stature
Chilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food (Gunnera Tinctoria) — Its leaves emerge from a central; preferring partial to full shade and consistently moist
Chilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food (Gunnera Tinctoria) — conical inflorescences that can attain heights of up to 6 feet
Chilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food (Gunnera Tinctoria) — prehistoric-looking perennial; coarse-textured leaves that can reach an impressive span of up to 8 feet
Chilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food (Gunnera Tinctoria) — which can grow to 6 feet in length
Chilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food (Gunnera Tinctoria) — commonly referred to as Dinosaur Food or Giant Rhubarb; to accommodate its sprawling growth habit and
Chilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food (Gunnera Tinctoria) — Scientifically known as Gunnera tinctoria; it requires ample room to grow, potentially, image 56
Chilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food (Gunnera Tinctoria) — also known as Dinosaur Food (Gunnera tinctoria); suited for zones 7-10, it thrives in moist, image 47
Chilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food (Gunnera Tinctoria) — It requires ample room to grow, potentially spreading up to 10 feet wide; with a spread of up to 10 feet
Chilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food (Gunnera Tinctoria) — with a spread of up to 10 feet; the Chilean Gunnera produces erect, image 52
Chilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food (Gunnera Tinctoria) — prehistoric-looking perennial
Chilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food (Gunnera Tinctoria) — which can grow to 6 feet in length; scientifically known as Gunnera tinctoria
Chilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food (Gunnera Tinctoria) — with a spread of up to 10 feet; the Chilean Gunnera produces erect
Chilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food (Gunnera Tinctoria) — also known as Dinosaur Food (Gunnera tinctoria); suited for zones 7-10, it thrives in moist, humus-rich
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