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poorman's umbrella

Gunnera insignis (Oerst.) Oerst.
poorman's umbrella
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Gunnera insignis (Oerst.) Oerst. is a species in the Gunneraceae family, native to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panamá. It is commonly known as 'poorman's umbrella' in English and has the same common name in the target language. The species was first described in 1857.

Description

Gunnera insignis (Oerst.) Oerst. is a member of the Gunneraceae family and is part of the Gunnera genus. It is indigenous to the countries of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panamá. This species is known by the common name 'poorman's umbrella' in both English and the target language. The scientific name was formally published in 1857.

Other common names

poorman's umbrella

Distribution

Costa Rica · Nicaragua · Panamá

Synonyms

Gunnera insignis f. albovariegataGunnera wendlandiiPankea insignisGunnera insignis

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