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Has bananas growing on it
Geographic area of origin: Southeast Asia
Common uses/hazards/importance: Food, large leaves are used as umbrellas/ none/ high in potassium, which reduce blood pressure, reduced death by stroke. unique growth habits, conspicuous foliage, inflorescence, and its fruit Date and method of arrival in Hawaii:The Polynesian seafarers in 1350 introduced the bananas Indigenous? No Endemic? No Invasive? No Other interesting historical, cultural, or ecological information: Brunches of green bananas surrounding a green coconut in a trey from an important part of traditional offerings to the Buddha. During the period of slavery they would roast green bananas which were believed to almost the sustenance of bread.
Spotted on Aug 13, 2012
Submitted on Sep 18, 2012
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