Musa balbisiana var. liukiuensis
Family: Musaceae
What it is like
A banana.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Northeastern India
How it is used for food
The flowering shoot is eaten boiled or fried and used as pickles.
Edible parts
Flowers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Tumbu
Synonyms
Musa liukiuensis (Matsum.) Makino ex Kuroiwa; Musa textilis var. liukiuensis (Matsum.) Matsum.; Musa x sapientum var. liukiuensis Matsum.;