Musa balbisiana
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Phil Markey
Family: Musaceae Species
Common Name: Sweet Banana
Scientific Synonymy:
Musa balbisiana var. andamanica
Common Synonymy:
Pacol
Cold Hardiness Zone: 10a View the UK and US zone maps
Musa balbisiana Information
Identification
A smallish banana from North-east India. The small sweet fruit are edible but loaded with seeds.
General Information
There is a subspecies found in the known as Musa balbisiana var. andamanica. However, this is much less hardy to cold.
Distribution
Distribution information currently being revised.