Musa ingens (IMAGE)

University of Zurich

Musa ingens

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Musa ingens is a species of banana endemic to New Guinea. It is the largest and tallest non-woody plant in the world, with stems that can exceed 15 meters in height and 2 m in circumference, and fruits of more than 1.5 kg.

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(Image: Rodrigo Cámara Leret)

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