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Also Known As	Musa paradisiaca

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Cluster of unripe green bananas (Musa acuminata Colla) growing on a banana plant with large green leaves in the background.

Peruvian ceviche served in a blue bowl with raw seafood, lime, cilantro, peppers, and lettuce, accompanied by plantain chips, lime wedges, and chopped cilantro on the side.

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Red and yellow cherry tomatoes, some forming a question mark, against a light blue background. (organic, fruits, vegetables)

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