{"product_id":"plantain-banana-musa-balbiniana-5-seeds","title":"Plantain Banana Musa balbiniana 5 Seeds","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMusa balbisiana is a species of banana native to Southeast Asia and the Indo-Malay region. It's known for its wild bananas, which are often smaller and more fibrous than the cultivated varieties we commonly eat, like the Cavendish banana. This species plays a significant role in banana breeding programs, as it contributes desirable traits such as hardiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMusa balbisiana is a herbaceous perennial plant characterized by the following features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHeight: It can grow up to 4-6 meters (13-20 feet) tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLeaves: The leaves are large, broad, and paddle-shaped, reaching lengths of about 2-3 meters (6.5-10 feet). They have a pronounced midrib and are typically bright green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStems: The plant has a pseudostem composed of tightly packed leaf bases, giving it a stout appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFlowers and Fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eInflorescence: The flowers grow in a pendulous cluster known as a raceme. The flowers are usually yellow or cream-colored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFruit: The fruit is small and typically contains large seeds. Unlike cultivated bananas, the fruits are not commonly eaten due to their size and fibrous texture, but they are rich in nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHabitat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDistribution: Native to Southeast Asia, it thrives in tropical climates, often found in moist, shaded areas like forests and along riverbanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEcological Role\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMusa balbisiana serves as a food source for various wildlife and contributes to the overall biodiversity of its native ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Floridaseeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48946938708056,"sku":"owj1790064091389","price":7.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/2359\/5352\/files\/plantain-banana-musa-balbiniana-5-seeds_1.jpg?v=1790064095","url":"https:\/\/printercopyclad.shop\/products\/plantain-banana-musa-balbiniana-5-seeds","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}