Sign In 
Get Premium Devil’s Strawberry
(Gunnera magellanica)
Devil’s Strawberry (Gunnera magellanica)
/
/
Jason Hollinger
CC BY 2.0
Image By:
Jason Hollinger
Recorded By:
Copyright:
CC BY 2.0
Copyright Notice:
Photo by: Jason Hollinger | License Type: CC BY 2.0 | License URL: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0 | Uploader: File Upload Bot (Magnus Manske) | Publisher: Wikimedia Commons | Title: Devils_Strawberry_(3278834731).jpg | Notes: User created page with UploadWizard |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Gunnera magellanica, commonly known as Devil’s Strawberry, is an evergreen perennial herb native to the cool temperate regions of Southern South America, particularly in areas like the Magellanic and Valdivian temperate rainforests. It typically grows to a height of 0.7 feet (21 centimeters) and can spread to a width of 3 feet (91 centimeters). The plant forms a low, dense mat of foliage, with leaves that are small and scalloped, resembling those of a strawberry plant. It does not produce notable flowers or fruits, but its foliage provides a lush ground cover in suitable environments.
Devil’s Strawberry is valued for its dense foliage and suitability as a ground cover in shady garden spots. It thrives in moist, well-drained soils with high organic content and prefers cool, humid conditions, similar to its native forest understory habitat. While it can tolerate partial sun, it performs best in shaded areas. In cultivation, it is used in bog gardens, alongside ponds, and in other damp, shaded locations. Due to its spreading habit, it should be monitored to prevent unwanted spread. Gardeners should be aware that Gunnera magellanica can become invasive outside its native range, so it is essential to consult local regulations before planting.CC BY-SA 4.0
Devil’s Strawberry is valued for its dense foliage and suitability as a ground cover in shady garden spots. It thrives in moist, well-drained soils with high organic content and prefers cool, humid conditions, similar to its native forest understory habitat. While it can tolerate partial sun, it performs best in shaded areas. In cultivation, it is used in bog gardens, alongside ponds, and in other damp, shaded locations. Due to its spreading habit, it should be monitored to prevent unwanted spread. Gardeners should be aware that Gunnera magellanica can become invasive outside its native range, so it is essential to consult local regulations before planting.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.3-0.5 feet
- Width: 2-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Flower Color: Green
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Low Maintenance, Rock Garden
Natural Habitat
Native to the cool temperate regions of Southern South America, particularly in the Magellanic and Valdivian temperate rainforests
Other Names
Common Names: Pig Vine, Palacoazir, Krypgunnera
Scientific Names: , Gunnera magellanica, Gunnera reichei, Gunnera plicata, Gunnera falklandica, Misandra magellanica, Dysemone integrifolia, Gunnera integrifolia, Gunnera reniformis,
GBIF Accepted Name: Gunnera magellanica Lam.