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Ripe fruit of Musa velutina

Caption:
Fruits 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:
Wild bananas
Locality:
Helsinki U. Botanic Garden
Country:
Finland
Photographer:
Hakkinen, Markku