plantains vs banana
Definitions
noun
- any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits
- elongated crescent-shaped yellow fruit with soft sweet flesh
Examples
The desserts were homey and filling - the baked banana with chocolate sauce is the ultimate for those people who love that combination.
Usually I can cajole him into cereal, toast or a banana, but this morning - nothing.
Another serious fungal disease in Africa is Fusarium wilt or Panama disease, which attacks the roots of the banana plant, affecting the vascular system required for mineral and water transport.