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Chilean rhubarb

Gunnera tinctoria

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Gunnerales ›Family: Gunneraceae ›Genus: Gunnera

About

Gunnera tinctoria, known as giant rhubarb or Chilean rhubarb, is a flowering plant species native to southern Chile and neighbouring zones in Argentina. It is unrelated to rhubarb, as the two plants belong into different orders, but looks similar from a distance and has similar culinary uses. It is a large-leaved perennial plant that grows to more than two metres tall. It has been introduced to many parts of the world as an ornamental plant and...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chilean rhubarb?
The scientific name of Chilean rhubarb is Gunnera tinctoria.
What is the conservation status of Chilean rhubarb?
The Chilean rhubarb has a conservation status of NNA.
What kingdom does Chilean rhubarb belong to?
Chilean rhubarb belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Chilean rhubarb belong to?
Chilean rhubarb belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Chilean rhubarb belong to?
Chilean rhubarb belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Chilean rhubarb belong to?
Chilean rhubarb belongs to the order Gunnerales.
What family does Chilean rhubarb belong to?
Chilean rhubarb belongs to the family Gunneraceae.
What genus does Chilean rhubarb belong to?
Chilean rhubarb belongs to the genus Gunnera.