Ravenala Madagascariensis (Noun)
Meaning
Giant treelike plant having edible nuts and leafstalks that yield a refreshing drink of clear watery sap; reputedly an emergency source of water for travelers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Travelers often seek out the ravenala madagascariensis for its edible nuts and refreshing drink of clear watery sap in emergency situations.
- The ravenala madagascariensis, with its towering height and wide leaves, can be spotted from a distance by travelers searching for a source of water.
- In some regions, the ravenala madagascariensis is considered a vital plant for survival due to its ability to provide a refreshing drink of clear watery sap.
- Locals have been known to harvest the edible nuts of the ravenala madagascariensis, which can be eaten raw or cooked over an open flame.
- During long hikes, adventurers often rely on the ravenala madagascariensis as an emergency source of water, tapping into its leafstalks to quench their thirst.