Musa acuminata (banana)

Musa acuminata, commonly known as the banana plant, is a tropical herbaceous perennial that produces edible fruit. It originated in Southeast Asia and is a primary ancestor of many cultivated bananas. The plant has large, broad leaves and grows from a corm underground. Its fruit grows in clusters called hands, each with multiple bananas. While many bananas are seedless and cultivated for consumption, Musa acuminata naturally contains tiny, hard seeds. The plant plays a vital role in agriculture and nutrition worldwide, serving as a staple food and economic crop in many tropical regions.