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Originally Posted by Richard
"Discovered in Texas" means that they were found growing on someone's property -- and not in the sense of being native plants. Bananas are thought to have originated in the present-day area of Burma and Thailand, then taken to India, and then from there on to many regions of the world.
A few members here have the varieties you mentioned. If they have pups, you will probably hear from them privately to avoid an onslaught of inquiries!
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Yeah, I know
. I tracked the trail of bananas from that region to 10th century Europe to 16th century W. Africa, then to S. America via Portuguese sailors. That's why I found it hard to believe that they could be American nanners.
And I'm very certain these 2 were simply renamed after "discovery"
in the U.S.
If anyone does have these cultivars, I would give a Lot to get hold of them. Will be watching for any PM's on the matter.
Also, any info concerning their original classifications would be very much appreciated.