Ornamental banana plant

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The Ornamental Banana (Musa ornate) is a dwarf banana plant with attractive pink flowers (above). Flowers are unisexual. Male and female flowers are packed

There are roughly 70 different species of banana plants which all belong to the Musa genus. This genus is responsible for producing both bananas and plantains. Though these fruits are economically important across the world, banana plants are not just cultivated for their ability to produce bananas. They also have a striking appearance, with long paddle-like foliage in bright green, which makes them popular as ornamental plants.

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Thanks to Chris Neumann, Lead Horticulturist for sharing the gardens at Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge in Madison, Wisconsin!

View photographs and a description of the plant Musa ornata, commonly known as Flowering Banana or Ornamental Banana

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