One, different morphological features

1, banana morphological features: plant clusters, with runners, dwarf type of 3.5 meters high, generally less than 2 meters high, high type of 4 to 5 meters high, pseudostems are green and black spots, was white powder, especially on the upper part of the more. Leaf blade oblong, 2 ~ 2.2 meters long, 60 ~ 70 cm wide, apex obtuse rounded, base nearly rounded, symmetrical, leaf surface dark green, no white powder, leaf back light green, white powder.

2, plantain morphological characteristics: plant height 2.5-4 meters. Leaf blade oblong, 2-3 meters long, 25-30 cm wide, apex obtuse, base rounded or asymmetric, leaf surface bright green, glossy; petiole stout, up to 30 cm long. Inflorescences terminal, pendulous; bracts reddish brown or purple; male flowers borne on upper part of inflorescence, female flowers on lower part of inflorescence.

Two, different growing environments

1, bananas like hot and humid climate, in the deep soil, loose soil, well-drained land grows vigorously.

2, banana is a perennial herbaceous plant, leaves large and wide, love warmth and cold tolerance weak, stem meristematic ability, semi-shade tolerance, adaptability, faster growth. High mountains and dense forests, fertile land is very suitable for plantain planting.

Three, the color is different

1, bananas are green when not ripe, ripe to yellow, and with brown spots, the flesh is yellowish-white, cross-section nearly round.

2, banana peel is gray-yellow, no spots after ripening, flesh is creamy white, cross-section is flat round.

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