BANANA TREE

Scientific name: Musa cavendish

Family: Musaceae

Origin: Southeast Asia.

Common names : dwarf banana or water banana.

Natural occurrence: subtropical regions.

Characteristics: They are characterized by a succulent, underground stem (rhizome), whose "false" trunk (a pseudostem) is formed by the overlapping sheaths of its leaves. These are large, light green, 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 plant. 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 a food with high nutritional density, meaning it has a low caloric value and a high content of nutrients (vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds).

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

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