Ethiopian Banana (Noun)
Meaning
Large evergreen arborescent herb having huge paddle-shaped leaves and bearing inedible fruit that resemble bananas but edible young flower shoots; sometimes placed in genus Musa.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Ethiopian banana is a unique plant species known for its massive leaves and banana-like fruit that are not edible.
- In some parts of the world, the young flower shoots of the Ethiopian banana are considered a delicacy and are eaten as a vegetable.
- The Ethiopian banana plant can grow up to 15 feet tall and has huge paddle-shaped leaves that provide shade and shelter.
- Although the fruit of the Ethiopian banana is inedible, the plant itself is often used as an ornamental in tropical gardens.
- The Ethiopian banana is sometimes classified as a member of the genus Musa, which also includes edible banana species.