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Although they are called banana trees, the plant that the banana fruit grows on is actually a herbaceous plant, not a tree. That is because it lacks woody tissue. In fact it as much grass as bamboo. They have many similarities such as wood like toughness but both lack the wool tissue.
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∙ 12y agoyes they are trees
Bananas are not trees, they are the largest flowering herbaceous plant and should not be mistaken for trees
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Is banana deciduous?
banana is a herb not a tree.
Is banna a herb?
when a banana is on a tree it is a herb but when it is fully grown it is a fruit
Why is a banana called an Herb?
I thought it was an herb... The bannana or banana is both a fruit and an herb. A banana is a fruit (containing the seeds of the plant). However, the banana plant, though it is called a 'banana-tree' in popular usage, is technically regarded as a herbaceous plant (or 'herb'), not a tree, because the stem does not contain true woody tissue, thus the plant itself is a herb.
Which have bigger leaves banana tree or horse chestnut tree?
A banana is not a tree but a herb. The banana leaves are bigger than the horse chestnut leaves.
What is the name of the tree that bananas grow on?
Banana Trees. Bananas are not trees they are herbacious perenial plants.
Is the banana tree trunk an herb or tree?
Banana tree is a herb. Although referred to as banana trees, they are not trees at all but a perennial herb. Its trunk is not a true one, but many leaves tightly wrapped around a single stem which emerges at the top as thefruit-bearing flower stalk.
Is banana is a herb?
A banana is both an herb and a fruit. Bananas come from an herbaceous bush, not a tree as many believe. Its seeds signify that it is a fruit.
Is banana a herb or shrub?
banana is a herb.
Is banana is a herb or shrub?
banana is a herb.
Will a piece of a banana tree live?
As a banana is a herb a side shoot with some root on it will grow given proper care.
Is the banana a fruit-bearing tree?
Yes there are banana trees in the rainforest's, they tend to be up to 20-40 ft. high
What is the definition for a banana tree?
A tropical flowering herb plant with thick, soft stems.
