
![]() Very robust and fast growing. This species and many other tropical plants are pollinated by bats. In the tropics bats are often flower pollinators or fruit eaters, rather than just insectivorous as in Wisconsin. The banana originated from the Asian tropical forest, but is now widspread. This banana has come to be one of the most popular fruits in North America Costa Rica, Cuba and Jamaica, due to the cheapness of its cultivation and transportation, ease of handling, long keeping qualities, and adaptability to many uses.
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