ravenala

• Riesenhaftes baumartiges Gewächs mit essbaren Nüssen und Blattstielen, die einen erfrischenden, klaren, wässrigen Saft liefern; gilt als Notwasserquelle für Reisende.

A giant treelike plant with edible nuts and leafstalks that yield a refreshing, clear, watery sap; it is reputedly an emergency source of water for travelers.

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   A large, tree-like plant with edible nuts and leafstalks that produce a clear, watery sap, often used as an emergency water source for travelers.

   Tropische baumartige Pflanze

   • The ravenala is known for its ability to store water in its leafstalks.
   • Travelers in Madagascar often rely on the ravenala for hydration.
   • The ravenala's nuts are edible and provide nourishment.