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Ethiopian Banana (Ensete ventricosum), a large perennial plant from the Zingiberaceae family, is native to the highlands of Ethiopia and extends its range to Angola, Burundi, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zaïre. Ethiopian Banana (Latin: Ensete ventricosum, family Zingiberaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Ethiopian Banana is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Ethiopian Banana is a member of the Zingiberaceae family native to ANG, BUR, ETH, KEN, MLW, and MOZ. Ethiopian Banana thrives in full sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Ethiopian Banana grows best in USDA zone 9-11, full sun light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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