Banana (Musaceae) - PictureThis

Banana

Banana refers to a family of large tropical herbs, known for their towering, tree-like structure with a pseudostem formed from leaf sheaths. The leaves are typically large, broad, and elongated, providing significant photosynthesis capacity suited to their lush, rainforest environments. The flowers are often encased in large bracts, leading to fruit clusters commonly known as bananas, crucial for both wildlife and human sustenance.

Scientific classification

Family

Banana (Musaceae)

Order

Gingers, bananas, and allies

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