About Gunnera monoica Raoul
Species Identity and Native Range
Gunnera monoica Raoul is an evergreen plant native to New Zealand.
Flowering Period
It flowers between October and November, and produces fruit from December through February.
Flower Coloration
Its flowers are greenish.
Fruit Characteristics
The small fruits measure only 2 millimetres in length, are barrel-shaped and white, though some varieties may have purple or red flecks, and are also described as red to reddish-yellow.
Leaf Morphology
Its leaves have a rounded appearance, with either a corrugated or spiky margin.
Similar Species Distinction
This species is visually similar to Gunnera strigosa, but differs from it in leaf shape and hair distribution.
Habitat and Growth Locations
It grows in moist lowland forests, moist lowland grasslands, on damp banks, and on old road cuttings.
