Ravenala madagascariensis

Definitions of Ravenala madagascariensis
  1. noun
    giant treelike plant having edible nuts and leafstalks that yield a refreshing drink of clear watery sap; reputedly an emergency source of water for travelers
    synonyms: ravenala, traveler's tree, traveller's tree
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    type of:
    ligneous plant, woody plant
    a plant having hard lignified tissues or woody parts especially stems
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