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Gunneraceae

4 edible species

Plant family containing Gunnera, giant rhubarb-like herbs with enormous leaves native to South America.

Gunnera magellanica
Gunnera magellanica

Pigvine

Edible: Fruit, Leaves or stalks

Gunnera manicata
Gunnera manicata

Giant rhubarb

Edible: Stalks, Caution

Gunnera perpensa
Gunnera perpensa

River pumpkin

Edible: Leaves, Stem, Roots, Flowers

Gunnera tinctoria
Gunnera tinctoria

Chilean rhubarb

Edible: Leaf stalks