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Old 10-22-2008, 03:07 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Default Re: Musa textilis flowering

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Originally Posted by Gabe15 View Post
Yep, that's definitely M. balbisiana. However, the one in South Florida that goes as M. textilis is a distinct form of M. balbisiana (maybe even a hybrid) with a very colorful lanceolate bud, and it appears you at least have that one. This is the same form that is incorrectly labeled as M. textlis at the National Botanic Gardens in Washington DC.

Here are some more pics of the true M. textilis at Waimea. My plant died (when I was gone over the summer), I will try to get some more next time I go back.
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Gabe,

If it is a hybrid, is it crossed with M. textilis?
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