ravenala

• Planta arborescente gigante de Madagascar, con nueces comestibles y pecíolos foliares que contienen un jugo acuoso transparente y refrescante; se considera una fuente de emergencia de agua para los viajeros.

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.

   Árbol del viajero

   • 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.