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