Musa velutina
- Caption:
- Erect bunch and male bud of the wild banana species, Musa velutina, named after the hairy and velvety appearance of its fruit. A popular ornamental plant, it is one of a handful of 'self-peeling' banana species whose fruit split open at maturity.
- Keywords:
- Bunch, Male bud, Wild bananas
- Date shot:
- 2001
- Locality:
- Helsinki U. Botanic Garden
- Country:
- Finland
- Photographer:
- Hakkinen, Markku