The difference between banana trees and plantain trees

1. Difference in appearance

The banana tree is crescent-shaped, with a short fruit stalk and 5-6 ridges on the peel.

The banana tree has a rounded shape, with the two ends being thinner than the front and the middle being thicker. The two sides have different shapes, one is flatter and the other is more curved, with only three edges.

2. Difference of blades

The leaves of the banana tree are broad, oblong and bright green in color.

The leaves of the banana tree are relatively narrow, oblong, light green on the surface and pink-white on the back.

3. Fruit Difference

Bananas are green when not fully ripe, and yellow with brown spots when ripe. The flesh is yellowish white in color.

The banana peel is grayish yellow for a long time, and has no spots when ripe, while the flesh is milky white.