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Ethiopian black banana
Ensete ventricosum cv. maurelii

Family: Musaceae


What it is like

A banana type herb. The fruit are considered dry and inedible.

There are 10 Ensete species.


Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Ethiopia


How it is used for food

The centre of the stem is eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

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