Bananas:
Bananas, those convenient and tasty snacks we often think of as fruits, come with a surprising twist in their botanical identity. Contrary to our assumptions, they do not grow from trees but instead “hang” from large herbaceous bushes that can reach impressive heights, sometimes exceeding thirty feet. These sprawling, banana-yielding plants belong to the same botanical family as ginger.
What’s more, bananas exhibit an unusual growth pattern. Unlike most fruits, their stems naturally point downward, defying gravity to give us their bounty. And if you thought the familiar yellow banana was the only type available, think again! There are over 1000 banana varieties, showcasing a spectrum of colors spanning almost every hue in the rainbow. Among these diverse types, a blue variety astoundingly tastes just like vanilla ice cream. The world of bananas is indeed a delightful surprise!
