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Old 12-13-2011, 09:01 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Cool Musa basjoo ... from 1895!!!
Here is a picture of an Italian plant catalogue from 1895. It is dedicated to Musa japonica (actually Musa basjoo). Is is named as "Banano rustico", that means "Rustic banana". Notice the winter ambientation of the drawing, suggesting the cold hardy quality of this species.
Do you know further curiosities/news about the introduction of Musa basjoo in the western world?

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Stefano
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