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Musa basjoo is an evergreen perennial herb with a height
of approximately 5m and a diameter of 20cm. The part resembling a
trunk is a pseudostem formed at the base by accumulating leaf
sheaths. Leaves develop to 150-200cm long and 40-50cm wide oblong as
the plant body evolves. Flowers comprise male and female flowers.
Inflorescences appear on the tips of the pseudostems, forming an
oblong-like conical shape and, generally, droop. Female flowers
measure 6-7cm long and yellow-white, and male flowers put themselves
on the tips of the inflorescences. A banana-like fruit, about 6cm
long, is born with few seeds. Blooming time: August-September. |
