Musa Ensete (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
- Musa ensete is a staple crop in Ethiopia, where it is used to make a variety of traditional dishes.
- The large leaves of the musa ensete plant are often used as wrapping material for steaming food.
- In some parts of Africa, the young flower shoots of the musa ensete plant are considered a delicacy and are eaten as a vegetable.
- Musa ensete plants are often grown in tropical gardens for their striking appearance and edible shoots.
- In addition to its edible uses, the musa ensete plant is also valued for its ornamental value and is often used in landscaping.