The Largest Banana In The World: Musa Ingens

The Largest Banana In The World: Musa Ingens – The Giant Highland Banana: The Giant Highland Banana (Musa ingens) is considered the world’s largest banana specie. It is found in the forests of New Guinea.

The Largest Banana In The World: Musa Ingens

This giant banana plant’s trunk can grow up to 50-60 feet, which made it the largest herbaceous plant in the world. The plantain tree is the height of a coconut tree, and the fruits grow huge. Each banana weighs around 3 kg and can grow up to 18 centimeters.  It can hold around 300 fruits which weigh nearly 132 pounds (60 kg). It is also listed in the Guinness book of world record.

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