The Plantain Tree and Banana: Historical Botanical Illustration #2027375 (License: Personal Use)

This detailed engraving illustrates the morphology of the plantain tree (Musa spp.), showcasing a mature specimen with large pinnate leaves and hanging infructescence (labeled A), alongside younger growth stages (B), a longitudinal fruit section (C), transverse fruit slice (D), and a peeled banana (E). The artwork reflects early botanical documentation methods used in agricultural and taxonomic studies during the 1800s. Fine linework emphasizes texture, leaf venation, and fruit structure for educational accuracy.

Used on educational, historical botany, or agricultural heritage web pages; supports content about Musa species evolution, colonial-era plant science, or comparative fruit anatomy. Targets users researching historical illustrations, crop origins, or vintage scientific art.