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The inflorescence of Musa is a terminal spike, also known as a [[banana bunch]]. It consists of a series of bracts, each enclosing a cluster of flowers. The flowers are unisexual, with male flowers located at the tip of the inflorescence and female flowers at the base. | The inflorescence of Musa is a terminal spike, also known as a [[banana bunch]]. It consists of a series of bracts, each enclosing a cluster of flowers. The flowers are unisexual, with male flowers located at the tip of the inflorescence and female flowers at the base. | ||
[[Image:Detail-79595.jpg|thumb|center|Banana plant with a bunch of bananas and large green leaves.]] | [[Image:Detail-79595.jpg|thumb|center|Banana plant with a bunch of bananas and large green leaves.|class=only_on_mobile]] | ||
[[Image:Detail-79596.jpg|thumb|center|Banana plant with a bunch of bananas and large green leaves.|class=only_on_desktop]] | |||
=== Fruit Development === | === Fruit Development === | ||