What Does a Cavendish Banana Plant Look Like?

Identifying the Common Dessert Banana

Jian asks for a description of the Cavendish banana plant.

Dwarf Cavendish grows 12–14 feet tall.
Fruit resembles store‑bought bananas.
Many banana varieties look similar; the Cavendish bunch retains its male flower (the "bell") after fruit set, unlike others that shed it.
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