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Old 01-24-2008, 09:15 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Default Re: what are the differences between Musa Cheesmanii and Musa Nagiensum

They are very different species. I think the confusion comes from the fact that many seed dealers label things incorrectly. Below are descriptions for each plant. The M. nagensium found in the wild is a different variety than what was originally seen years ago, the originally known form did not have yellow bracts.

http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~drc/mcheesmani.htm

http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~drc/mnagensium.htm
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