Banana Family (Noun)
Meaning
Treelike tropical Asian herbs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The banana family is a group of treelike tropical Asian herbs that are widely cultivated for their edible fruits.
- The large herbaceous plants of the banana family are often mistaken for trees due to their size and structure.
- Members of the banana family have large paddle-shaped leaves that are a distinctive feature of these plants.
- The banana family is native to Southeast Asia, where many species can still be found growing wild in the forests.
- In the botanical gardens, the banana family is represented by several species of Musa and Ensete, which are popular among visitors.