banana tree
Definition
Noun: 1. A tropical plant: A banana tree is any of several large, herbaceous plants (genus Musa) that grow in tropical and subtropical regions. Despite the name "tree," it is not a true tree with woody bark but a perennial herb with a pseudostem made of tightly packed leaf sheaths. 2. Characteristic features: It is characterized by a terminal crown of very large, elongated, and often entire (smooth-edged) leaves. It typically produces a hanging cluster of fruits known as a bunch of bananas.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The banana tree in our garden finally produced a large bunch of fruit.
- After the storm, many banana trees were bent over by the strong winds.
- The large leaves of the banana tree are sometimes used as natural plates or food wrappers.
Advanced Usage
- Botanical Context: In precise botanical terms, the "banana tree" is an herbaceous plant, not a tree. Its main stem is a pseudostem.
- The farmer explained that the banana tree's pseudostem would die after fruiting, but new shoots would grow from the base.
Variants and Related Words
- Banana plant: A more botanically accurate synonym for banana tree.
- Musa: The scientific genus name for banana trees and plants.
- Plantain tree: A specific type of banana tree (genus ) cultivated for its starchy cooking bananas, known as plantains.
Synonyms
- Banana plant
- Musa plant
Related Phrases
- Banana bunch: The cluster of fruits produced by a banana tree.
- Banana leaf: The large, elongated leaf of the banana tree, often used in cooking and serving food.
Noun
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any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits
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