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Old 04-18-2008, 07:06 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I have locally seen some species of "green" plants that have short wide leaves. The plants are typically 4 to 6 feet in height.

Which species of bananas have species of bananas have short wide leaves.
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Old 04-18-2008, 09:29 AM   #2 (permalink)
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D.Cavendish, Gran Nain, etc...
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Grain Nain is that short (4 to 6 feet)??
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It is mostly likely the "standard" 'Dwarf Cavendish', sometimes called 'Chinese Cavendish'. 'Gran Nain' and 'Williams' are much larger plants.
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The Gran Nain I had grew to 6' max! With large bunches.
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