plantain tree

• Planta tropical arbórea (espécie Musa) que produz frutos grandes e ricos em amido, conhecidos como plantains ou bananas-da-terra, geralmente cozidos antes do consumo e que são um alimento básico em muitas regiões tropicais.

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.

   Bananeira-da-terra

   • 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.