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Old 08-28-2005, 07:29 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: Uber rare and cool stuff!

I find it interesting that they list a "Musa Yunannensis" as a new species on this page Plant List
The page it goes to is titled "musa_acuminata.html" and the description says
"Yunnan Jungle Banana (Musa itinerans)Wild Forest Banana." It is described as having leaves capable of withstanding frost!

I understand the language/translation issues, but I wonder which terms are accurate because I am REAL interested in a Banana that can keep leaves through the winter. I understood the Basjoo is the most cold-tolerant, but even it is not claimed to keep its leaves after frost.

Anyone know anything about this "new" species?
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