ravenala

• Grand arbre ou plante arborescente de Madagascar, au tronc court et aux feuilles en éventail, dont les graines sont comestibles et dont les pétioles des feuilles contiennent une eau fraîche et limpide ; considéré comme une source d'eau de survie pour les voyageurs.

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.

   Ravenala (arbre du voyageur)

   • 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.