The scientific name for this is......... MUSA SAPIENTUM which
means.....Fruit of the wise men I always wondered why Monkeys eat
so many Bananas???? It is actually debateable as to whether or not
the FORBIDDEN FRUIT in the Garden of Eden was a Banana and not an
Apple! OUT !!!
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The Banana Plant is the largest edible flowering herbaceous
plant. Botanically it is a BERRY with long broad graceful leaves
and very majestic looking flowers.
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There are approximately 300 species mostly grown for their lush
ornamental foliage but only about 20 of these varieties are grown
for eating raw or for cooking.
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Types of Bananas
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Banana plants are grown in over 100 countries today. The life
of a Banana plantation is about 25 years
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Bananas grow from corms or side shoots.
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Bananas are very difficult to grow from seeds and this is not a
recommended method to use.
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Bananas can be used for many things not only food, because the
leaves are large and flexible plus being waterproof so they are
used for..... Instant umbrella if caught in a tropical storm.
Roofing materials on huts. Processed and used for making cloth,
rope, rugs and paper. The sap is also used as an adhesive.
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Fun Facts about Bananas Rub the inside of the skin on a
mosquito bite it stops itching and helps it to heal. Tape a piece
of the skin over a wart and it disappears in 2 weeks. Rub the
inside of the skin on your teeth every night for...the magical two
weeks and they will appear whiter.
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Polish leather shoes or silver items with the inside of the
skin and buff off with a soft cloth. Mash a banana with honey and
face cream apply to hair, leave for 1 hour, rinse off and then
shampoo... Its a good hair conditioner. I dont recommend answering
the door with that on your hair!!!! The skins are a good
fertilizer.........................and
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This one is for you CHRIS BARBER.....they are really good for
fertilizing...... ROSES. THANK YOU
