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Yes. The term is used to refer to what most people would call a "bunch" (5-10 bananas connected at the stems). In the banana industry, a "bunch" is used for a much larger cluster of 200 or so bananas, composed of several "hands".
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoNo, they don't. Banana's grow on a different type of tree.
Bananas do not grow on trees, they are the largest flowering herbaceous plant. The main stem is a pseudostem which dies after fruiting.
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∙ 11y agoBananas grow in bunches, not hands. A hand is usually about 5 bananas. A bunch can be 30 or even into the hundreds.
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How are bananas manufactured?
Banana's grow on plants. But usually people call them a tree.
Do bananas grow in the rainforest?
The Rainforest is one place bananas can grow. They also are grown in other parts South America and many other countries in the world. Africa produces a large number of bananas, and many gardeners in North America have banana plants in their gardens.
What is a group of bananas called?
Actually, the group of bananas commonly referred to as a "bunch" at the store is actually a "hand", or less commonly "tier". The "hands" are taken from a "bunch", which are all the bananas that grow from a single pod. The is could range up to hundreds of bananas in one bunch, and could weigh over 100 pounds. The large clusters of bananas as they grow on trees are called Bunches. In shops you buy a hand of bananas, which make up the bunches on banana trees. (Banana "trees" are technically herbs, but are commonly referred to as trees.)
What is a group banana's called?
Actually, the group of bananas commonly referred to as a "bunch" at the store is actually a "hand", or less commonly "tier". The "hands" are taken from a "bunch", which are all the bananas that grow from a single pod. The is could range up to hundreds of bananas in one bunch, and could weigh over 100 pounds. The large clusters of bananas as they grow on trees are called Bunches. In shops you buy a hand of bananas, which make up the bunches on banana trees. (Banana "trees" are technically herbs, but are commonly referred to as trees.)
Which country do bananas grow in?
Bananas grow in South America, South-East Asia, Africa and the Caribbean islands. Hawaii and Florida are the only locations in the US with any significant production. La Palma, one of the seven major Canary Islands also has many banana plantations.
What are the collective nouns for bananas?
Collective nouns for bananas:a cluster of bananas (on the tree)a bunch of bananasa hand of bananas
Who made bananas?
Bananas are not "made"; no one makes them but people can assist banana trees to grow. Bananas are part of creation, like other fruits; they are referred to as being created.
How many bananas are in one pound?
approximately 3-4 medium sized bananas or 2.5 large bananas.
What are 3 bananas called?
Bananas together in a bunch are called a 'hand'.
How many apples and bananas can a vegan eat in one day?
12 bananas and 12 apples
'How many bananas do you have if there are 4 apples 3 bananas and 2 oranges on the table you take one apple and banana and all of the oranges?
If there were three bananas, and you've taken one banana, then there are two bananas left.
How to ripe banana at home?
first you get a plastic bag and put a banana and a apple in the same bage and sit it in the refridgearator for a day!
