May 30, 2011

Banana Flower

The banana flower is a large, dark purple-red blossom that grows up from the end of a bunch of bananas. Its sizable bracts, or leaves, enclose delicate, sweetly scented male flowers. The female flowers, which do not require fertilization to become fruit, grow farther up the stem from the male flowers.



We, Indonesian people, used to call it banana heart. It’s edible; but you must cook it first. Have you ever tried it?


Today's Flowers

10 comments:

English tips May 30, 2011  

Have a blessed and enjoy Monday morning in Indonesia, great entry, as usual. Carlos from Brazil

Rajesh May 30, 2011  

Wonderful shot of the flower.

kanak7 May 30, 2011  

Fabulous shot! We love this vegetable and prepare it quite often.

Thanks for visiting!:-)

MisterXWebz May 30, 2011  

never, but may be its interesting ...

Alexa May 30, 2011  

What a gorgeous color. Have never tried it, but if I get the chance, I will!

Zona Indonesia May 30, 2011  

Yes.. I try it.. the taste very nice .. as we taste soft meat.. :) Peace

eden May 31, 2011  

We used to cook them with coconut milk, vinegar and spices.

Dhemz June 01, 2011  

we call it banana heart too...just like teEden, we cooked it with coconut milk and add some spices, lemon grass and some herbs.

Denise June 01, 2011  

It looks amazing and I have seen something similar in our National Botanical Garden in Washington DC, and would like to experience the taste of it. I wonder if it tastes anything like a banana flavor?

maishee June 01, 2011  

hi :)

We call it banana heart too :)
It's my favorite salad :D really tastes good.
I am from the Phil by the way :D

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