Banana trees are a common feature in New Orleans area landscapes. They are primarily grown for the tropical look they bring with their enormous leaves waving in the summer breezes. SUSAN POAG / THE ...

Banana trees are a common feature in New Orleans-area landscapes. They are primarily grown for the tropical look they bring with their enormous leaves waving in the summer breezes. In addition to ...

Bananas are often lauded for their superior nutritional composition and they are recommended by most health experts (mothers included) to provide the body with a boost. They are rich in potassium, ...

Description: A darkish purple teardrop-shaped blossom that grows on a banana tree. Also called a banana blossom and (regrettably) vazhai poo. Prep: Slice off the bottom stem and peel away the ...

Damian and Gloria Ondo are dwarfed by the huge banana trees in their beautiful garden as they walk through with their dogs Simba and Caesar. Even though the original tree Damian started with was from ...

A flower-shop customer wonders about people's fascination with strange greenery in "The Little Shop of Horrors," the old movie (1960) turned perennial stage musical. "I remember in one flower shop ...

Almost across South India, there's a special place for the banana tree. You will be greeted by decorations with banana leaves, stems and flowers during auspicious functions and weddings.