What does a banana tree look like?
Bananas are also a fruit we often eat in our daily lives. With the development of transportation technology, bananas can be bought in the market all year round. Eating bananas regularly can enhance resistance to diseases, and can also fight beriberi, promote appetite and aid digestion. So some friends may wonder, bananas are so delicious, so what does a banana tree look like? How do you choose bananas?
1. The appearance of the banana tree
The banana tree is a plant of the genus Musa in the family Musaceae, native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia. Our country is one of the ancient countries in the world that cultivated bananas. Lu Dian of the Song Dynasty wrote in “Pi Ya”: “The banana does not shed its leaves; when one leaf unfolds, one leaf withers, hence it is called banana.” At present, most of the banana varieties mainly cultivated abroad were spread from our country. In our country, bananas are mainly distributed in the southwestern region.
The banana tree is a giant herbaceous plant, and its stems are soft. In addition, its leaves are relatively large, oblong in shape, and the surface color is rather glossy. Half of the leaf is oblong, 1.5-2.5 m long and 60-70 cm wide, with a bluntly rounded apex, a nearly rounded base that is symmetrical on both sides, a dark green leaf surface, and a short, thick petiole, usually less than 30 cm long, with a prominent leaf wing, and the margin is brownish red or bright red.
2. How to choose bananas
Generally speaking, a good banana feels fairly glossy, and the gloss is golden yellow. Some bananas may have partially greenish outer gloss; the greenish parts are not fully ripe, and it is also acceptable if there is very little green. In addition, the outer skin of the banana must be intact; if it is damaged or rotten, it will affect eating. If you find black spots on the outer skin of the banana, this is also fairly normal; it only shows that the banana ripened relatively quickly. Finally, smell the banana. Overripe bananas all have a relatively strong smell, while just-ripened bananas all have a fresh fragrance.
The above is some little knowledge about bananas. Friends who are interested in banana trees can go to the southwestern region to see real banana trees. Large areas of banana trees planted in patches also look quite spectacular.