Bananas

 

Hands of yellow moons,

grown from tall tropical plants,

mirroring the sun.

Image by Jonathan Kopka from Pixabay

10 Fun Facts About Bananas:

1. Bananas are the mature fruit of a bulbous perennial plant often referred to as a banana tree.
2. They are related to palms, lilies, and orchids.
3. Banana trees are sun-loving plants.
4. The outside color starts off as green and ripens into yellow.
5. Its peel has been used as a natural fertilizer when combined with water after a week.
6. An individual banana is known as a "finger" and a cluster of them is known as a "hand".
7. It is possible that the banana may be the first fruit to be cultivated worldwide.
8. While everyone knows that bananas are fruits, they are specifically classified as berries.
9. They're a great source of fiber, vitamins, and potassium.
10. Used in the kitchen to make banana bread, muffins, and ice cream.

Sources:

1. McLeod, Jamie. Farmer's Almanac. 10 Banana Facts You May Find A-Peeling: https://www.farmersalmanac.com/banana-trivia-15167 4/20/22.
2. National Day Calendar. https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-banana-day-april-15/ 4/20/22.
3. Szalay, Jessie; Bryner, Jeanna; Dobrijevic, Daisy. Live Science. Bananas: Health Benefits, Risks & Nutrition Facts: https://www.livescience.com/45005-banana-nutrition-facts.html 4/20/22.

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