It dropped like a chandelier, yet, it still had not shed light on what I looked at. I checked to see if there were any other clues that would identify this plant. There were several of these plants grouped together and the stems appeared sturdy. Even with this observation and a closer look at the leaves that formed a pointed tip, I was not sure which plant this could be. Then, a glimmer of something familiar caught my eye. Greenish–yellow crescents bunched together on the top of the flower. I looked to the left, and then back again right to find more of these crescent–shaped objects. This was a banana plant!
I was so amazed to see, what I then thought to be a tree, a massive banana plant. The fruits hid under the enormous leaves, which were not pure green, but instead had a thin white spine offering stability and flexibility. Once I saw the purple flowers, I became completely mesmerized by their strange appearance. I had never seen anything like it. These flowers, which seemed outworldly, reminded me that bananas are exotic fruits – or, at least, were before they became widely accessible for a relatively inexpensive cost. This affordability is one thing I appreciate about bananas. Additionally, I appreciate bananas because, unlike most fruits, I do not have to wash them before I eat them. Their thick outside skin, called a peel or rind, protects the edible part from contamination. When living in a place where clean water is not a guarantee, having the ability to consume foods without additional preparation can be a lifesaver, quite literally! After all, food is a necessity and healthy foods without the hassle makes it even better.
