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French plantain
Scientific Name: Musa ×paradisiaca
Family: Musaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Tree, Shrub, Subshrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Musa paradisiaca (French Plantain)
The term "plantain" can refer to banana cultivars typically cooked before consumption, distinguishing them from bananas usually eaten raw. This page focuses primarily on the French Plantain variety of Musa paradisiaca.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Musa paradisiaca
- Common Names: French Plantain, Plantain Banana
- Musa paradisiaca is understood as a hybrid between Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana.
- Synonyms and related terms mentioned include 'French' plantain and M. sapientum.
Distribution and Habitat
- French Plantains are cultivated in tropical regions, including India, Africa, and Egypt.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The plant can grow to 10-20 feet with large, cylindrical leaves.
- Some varieties, such as the "Dwarf French Plantain," are smaller.
- The plant produces a type of sweet plantain fruit.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant produces fruit, which may attract insects or pests.
Quirky Facts
- Plantains are often mistaken as totally distinct from bananas, but they are related.
- The text mentions the misuse of banana statistics and the habit of splitting bananas into bananas and plantains.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden is mentioned as a resource for garden tips and ideas.