- Different shades of pink in the garden - (2)
Musa velutina, the hairy banana, or pink banana, is a species of wild banana. These plants are originally from Assam and the eastern Himalayas.
The fruits are 3 in (8 cm) long, pink, and fuzzy. They are borne on erect flower stalks with a pink inflorescence. Musa velutina flowers at a young age, doing so within a year. The fruits peel back when ripe.
It is often grown as an ornamental plant, but has soft, sweet flesh that can be eaten.
Plants may be placed outside during warmer months but should be taken into a conservatory or greenhouse or given other protection in Winter.
Taken at Botanic Garden/ RJ
- Different shades of pink in the garden - (2)
Musa velutina, the hairy banana, or pink banana, is a species of wild banana. These plants are originally from Assam and the eastern Himalayas.
The fruits are 3 in (8 cm) long, pink, and fuzzy. They are borne on erect flower stalks with a pink inflorescence. Musa velutina flowers at a young age, doing so within a year. The fruits peel back when ripe.
It is often grown as an ornamental plant, but has soft, sweet flesh that can be eaten.
Plants may be placed outside during warmer months but should be taken into a conservatory or greenhouse or given other protection in Winter.
Taken at Botanic Garden/ RJ