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Gabe15 · 11-13-2016, 03:02 PM

It is not 'Bordelon' or the true M. acuminata subsp. sumatrana, or true M. acuminata subsp. zebrina. This one is an edible cultivar.

For how common this plant is, it's true identity and origins are still a but murky. It may be Bill Lessard's 'Grande Naine x Sumatrana', or it may be 'Rowe Red', as those might be the same plants, as they are also both a bit mysterious.

It is normally sold as either 'Zebrina', 'Sumatrana' or 'Blood Banana', but perhaps 'Blood Banana' is a good enough name as it does not confuse it with the wild species.

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Gabe15 Moderator Gabe15's Photo Gallery Location: Oahu, Hawaii Find me on the map! Zone: 12 Name: Gabe Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,892 BananaBucks : 13,504,497 Feedback: 5 / 100% Said "Thanks" 2 Times Was Thanked 8,246 Times in 2,201 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 8 Times	Re: Blood Banana in New Orleans? It is not 'Bordelon' or the true M. acuminata subsp. sumatrana, or true M. acuminata subsp. zebrina. This one is an edible cultivar. For how common this plant is, it's true identity and origins are still a but murky. It may be Bill Lessard's 'Grande Naine x Sumatrana', or it may be 'Rowe Red', as those might be the same plants, as they are also both a bit mysterious. It is normally sold as either 'Zebrina', 'Sumatrana' or 'Blood Banana', but perhaps 'Blood Banana' is a good enough name as it does not confuse it with the wild species. __________________ Growing bananas in Colorado, Washington, Hawaii since 2004. Commercial banana farmer, 200+ varieties.