Banana Tree / Musa Paradisiaca 0.5-0.8m شجرة الموز
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🍌 Banana Tree Basics
Name: Banana Tree (Musa paradisiaca) Also called: Plantain Banana Type: Fast-growing, giant herb—not a true tree Family: Musaceae Height: Grows up to 6–7 meters (20 feet) Trunk: Not a real trunk—it's a “pseudostem” made from tightly packed leaf bases Leaves: Big, green, and often torn by wind
🌸 Flowers & Fruit
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Flowers: Grow on a single stalk with male and female parts (only females make fruit)
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Fruit: Technically a berry; grows in bunches made of smaller clusters called “hands”
🍌 Popular Banana Types
| Variety | Description |
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| Cavendish | Common sweet banana |
| Plantains | Starchy, best for cooking |
| Others | Lady Finger, Ae Ae, Helen’s Hybrid |
🌍 Where It Grows
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Origin: Southeast Asia
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Climate: Tropical and subtropical; some types grow in mild temperate zones (USDA Zones 7–12)
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Growth Cycle: Each stem fruits once, then dies—new stems grow from underground roots (rhizomes)
🧠 Fun Facts & Uses
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✅ Not a tree—it’s a herb
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✅ Edible parts: Fruit, flower petals, even peels (though bitter)
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✅ Uses:
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Leaves for cooking and wrapping food
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Flowers in curries and salads
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✅ Nutrition: Rich in potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, and vitamin C