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Recently I learned about the banana flower. The banana flower or blossom hangs at the end of banana clusters on the tree. It can be eaten raw or cooked in salads, curries and soups (used a lot in Asia). This link contains more information. Here is a really good video which explains things really well.
My banana flower painting above is an ACEO (2 1/2" x 3 1/2") on canvas in permanent marker, outlined with a PITT fine point marker.
22 comments:
I used to see a lot of banana trees in Israel, but never noticed the flower, shame on me! You made a wonderful painting of it. Hugs, Valerie
Hi Christine wow what an interesting plant xx
Not just a fab painitng but intersting information as well - never heard or thought of banana flowers...lol!
Interesting. I never thought about banana flowers.
Yes, i have eaten that before. But not all species can be eaten. some are super bitter
I had no idea! Thanks for telling us of this,,
Thanks for the info.
I haven't had one of these. YET.
They might be available in Asian grocery stores.
Nice Sketch ! and now I learned something - didn't know about a banana flower.
Thank you for the links Christine, love your artwork. I have seen the banana flower at the National Garden in Washington DC, inside the greenhouse area. I remember thinking how interesting it looked.
Nice, Christine!
Cool....I had no clue! Interesting and thanks for sharing.
we cook banana flower with specific seasonings....tasteful.
have a great day
huh learn something everyday :)
now I would like to try it!
Nice art
I didn't know that. So interesting!
How interesting! I had no idea. Your painting looks fabulous. Love the colours.
-Soma
It's the first time that I heard banana flower.
That's nice Christine.
Thanks for the info too.
All the best Jan
we have banana garden around the city but did not know about flowers the tree has
nice to learn
pretty painting dear Christine
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