plantain tree

• Árbol tropical de la especie Musa, cuyos frutos grandes y ricos en almidón, llamados plátanos machos o plantains, suelen cocinarse antes de consumirse y son un alimento básico en muchas regiones tropicales.

A tropical tree-like plant (Musa species) that produces large, starchy fruits known as plantains, which are typically cooked before eating and are a staple food in many tropical regions.

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   A large tropical plant (genus Musa) that produces plantains, a starchy fruit similar to bananas but usually cooked before eating.

   Platanero

   • The plantain tree grows well in warm, humid climates.
   • Farmers harvest the fruit from the plantain tree when it is still green.
   • The leaves of the plantain tree are often used for wrapping food.