Pond Gunnera Close-Up
This is a very dangerous place from which to take a photograph. The underside of Gunnera leaves are very scratchy. The thick stalks are all studded with sharp thorns.

Thorns on Gunnera Stem
These are serious perennials, and doing any garden maintenance near them is very, very risky.

Thorns on Gunnera Stem
You've been warned!