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Old 06-21-2010, 02:01 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Default Re: Gros Michel

Here is a photo of the pseudostem and petioles of a young 'Cocos', a dwarf Gros Michel. Gros Michel cultivars are fairly distinguishable from others in most cases, they have very prominent open and spreading petiole canals with distinct red coloration, especially on the wings.

Yours may not look exactly like this, but if its somewhat similar then you most likely have a correct ID.


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