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Old 02-01-2008, 04:46 PM   #29 (permalink)
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Default Re: Musa yunnanensis officially described!

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Originally Posted by Eric-Orlando,FL View Post
So how many varieties of Musa itinerans are there?

Has it been determined that what is being sold as 'Burmese Blue' is M. itinerans var. guangdongensis ?

There are about 6 to be described I believe, maybe another one later on. Every 'Burmese Blue' I have seen is very consistant with Musa itinerans, so I would think its safe to go with that.
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