Plantain Banana
Latin name: Musa balbisiana
Musa balbisiana, also known as Plantain, is a perennial plant native to South and Southeast Asia.
It reaches about 6 meters in height with upright leaves and maroon flowers.
While its raw fruits are inedible due to numerous seeds, they become edible when cooked.
The plant's underground stem can be used as a vegetable, and its leaves serve as food wrappers or plates.
Plantain also has medicinal and dye-yielding properties.
It's a versatile plant suitable for various soil types and can be propagated by division.
Ideal for USDA zone 10 and attracts wildlife. Ideal for container
gardening.
5+ fresh seeds