Abyssinian Banana

Ensete ventricosum is a flowering plant in the banana family, Musaceae. It is also referred to as enset, Ethiopian banana, pseudo-banana, false banana, and wild banana. The domesticated form is cultivated exclusively in Ethiopia, where it is a vital food source. In its wild form, it is native to parts of Africa, including South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and the Congo. It grows in high-rainfall environments, particularly in mountainous forests and along forested ravines and streams. The species has several synonyms, including Musa arnoldiana, Musa ventricosa, and Musa ensete.