Emma over at
A little bit of everything was the first one to get the right answer to my photo identification question in my last post. It is the seed stalk on a giant Gunnera manicata plant. Above you can see the plant in question. It is in it's decline right now so would look more impressive at the height of summer.
Here is another close up of the seed stalk. Not sure if seed stalk is the correct terminology for this strange thing.
It almost appears to be some foreign being with its strange growth formations.
My little hand on one big leaf. Google it and look at images if you are interested in seeing more of this plant. I don't have this in my yard, I took the photos at a friends house. Emma, if you know how to take cuttings or harvest seeds from this plant, let me know please. I wouldn't mind having one in my yard.
I will send you something by way of a prize, Emma. Not sure just what yet, we will both be surprised. Thanks to all who hazarded a guess.
Be well.
