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Mission Bananas
Banana plants were brought from Central America to what is now Ventura County by Franciscan missionaries in the 18th century. The padres' missions, however, lasted longer than the bananas: only in a very few places like La Conchita have the plants survived, thanks to the unusual microclimate of the area.
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The 18th century, amazing! What kind are they, do you know? ~J
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The link looks very Ensete like with those upright leaves, but I am guessing they would be an edible variety if they brought them from Central America. ~J
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Re: Mission Bananas
The plant in that photo is definitely Ensete ventricosum.
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