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Misconception Alert: Banana Plants Are Herbaceous, Not Trees

Bananas are not grown on trees, they are actually the world's tallest herbaceous plant.

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Often mistaken for trees due to their tall size, the banana plant is in fact a large herbaceous plant. The 'trunk' of the banana plant is actually tightly bound leaves, rather than being a woody trunk like a tree. These plants can reach up to 9 meters in height, which contributes to the misconception of them being trees. Additionally, bananas are berries from a botanical point of view, further separating them from the traditional notion of tree fruit.

Category: Botany