noun
- Plural of gunnera; large tropical or subtropical plants of the genus Gunnera, characterized by enormous leaves and often grown as ornamental plants.
Usage: Botanical term; Usually used in plural form when referring to multiple plants
Examples
- The botanical garden features several impressive gunneras with leaves that can reach over six feet in diameter.
- Gunneras thrive in moist, shaded environments and are popular in temperate water gardens.
- The giant gunneras in the conservatory attract visitors from around the world.
- These gunneras require substantial space due to their enormous foliage.