Scientific name: Musa cavendish  

Family: Musaceae

Origin: Southeast Asia.

Popular names: nanica or water banana.

Natural occurrence: subtropical regions.

Characteristics: they are characterized by a succulent and underground stem (rhizome), whose "false" trunk (a pseudostem) is formed by the superimposed sheaths of its leaves. These are large, light green in color, shiny and generally oblong or elliptical in shape. The flowers are arranged in a terminal spike, around the so-called "heart" or "navel" of the banana tree. It also has spathe-shaped bracts. The "fruit", known as a banana, is actually a pseudoberry.

Uses: it is an important nutritional source for humans and wildlife. It can be considered as a high nutritional density food, that is, low caloric value and high nutrient content (vitamins, minerals and bioactive compounds).

 Source: https://saberhortifruti.com.br/banana/; https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bananeira

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