Are banana plants Trees or Grass?

Discussion in 'Plants: Science and Cultivation' started by partisan17, Jan 23, 2015.

  1. partisan17

    partisan17 New Member

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    My friend and i have an argument and looking for actual proof that bananas are grass. please help if anybody knows.

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    Alex.
     
  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    They are neither trees nor grasses.
     
  3. Sundrop

    Sundrop Well-Known Member

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    Yes, Banana is not a tree. It is a perennial herbaceous plant (a herb), but it is not a grass, either.

    Welcome, Alex, to the forum.
     

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