The banana's scientific name is musa sapientum, and means “fruit of the wise men.”

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Did You Know?

The majority of bananas resulting from sexual reproduction are inedible.
There are 1000+/- types of bananas in the world, each with unique colors and flavors.
Banana originates from the Arabic word 'banan' meaning finger.
The banana's parent plant is an herb and the fruit itself is a berry.