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Gunnera insignis, Bellavista, Ecuador The Gunnera genus is known for some of its species producing enormous leaves, as seen on the photo. We didn&#039;t do an official measurement, but I&#039;d estimate it at 1.5m tall and slightly less in width.<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/126321/gunnera_insignis_-_leaf_closeup_bellavista_ecuador.html" title="Gunnera insignis - leaf closeup, Bellavista, Ecuador"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2/126321_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=NalpTtxjhAVEwNAdEd7%2F24sW9js%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Gunnera insignis - leaf closeup, Bellavista, Ecuador https://www.jungledragon.com/image/126319/gunnera_insignis_bellavista_ecuador.html Bellavista Cloud Forest,Ecuador,Ecuador 2021,Geotagged,Gunnera insignis,Poorman&#039;s Umbrella,South America,Spring,World" /></a></figure> Bellavista Cloud Forest,Ecuador,Ecuador 2021,Geotagged,Gunnera insignis,Poorman's Umbrella,South America,Spring,World Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Gunnera insignis, Bellavista, Ecuador

The Gunnera genus is known for some of its species producing enormous leaves, as seen on the photo. We didn't do an official measurement, but I'd estimate it at 1.5m tall and slightly less in width.

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Wow! With so much surface area, it must have some serious photosynthesis going on. It's definitely maximizing its energy production! Posted 3 years ago, modified 3 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      It also has some kind of way to grow even in very poor soil, but I don't fully understand the details. Posted 3 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
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        Amazing! Posted 3 years ago

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The Poorman's Umbrella

Gunnera insignis is a highland species (800 – 2600 m) found in mountain ranges from Nicaragua down to Colombia. It is found in wet forests, frequently in disturbed and open areas or exposed ridgelines.

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Similar species: Gunnerales
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Dec 21, 2021. Captured Nov 6, 2021 17:23 in X8H8+V9 Tandayapa, Ecuador.
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  • iPhone 13 Pro
  • f/1.8
  • 1/60s
  • ISO250
  • 1.57mm