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banana

Scientific Name: Musa

Family: Musaceae

Category: Monocot

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Banana (Musa)

The banana is a widely consumed fruit enjoyed around the world. Botanically, it is classified as a berry.

Considerations for Children:

  • Bananas are a common food item found in many homes.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Musa
  • Common Name: Banana

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • The banana "tree" is actually a large herb, not a tree, growing up to 15 meters tall.
  • The "trunk" is a stem composed of tightly wrapped leaves.
  • The banana fruit is technically a false berry.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Bananas and plantains are grown in every humid tropical region.
  • Far North Queensland is mentioned as a main banana production hub.
  • The text also mentions Cameroon, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Jordan and Mozambique as banana-producing locations.

Quirky Facts

  • The text mentions decades of searching for the ideal way to slice a banana.
  • A banana tree is not really a fruit tree, but an herb.