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Why is a banana curved? |
Fruits & Veggies
Have you ever noticed that the shape of a banana is oddly different than other fruits and vegetables with a similar shape? Zucchinis and cucumbers are not “bent”… but bananas are! Why does the banana grow in such a funny way??
The reason bananas are curved has to do with how they grow. Bananas grow in bunches known as “hands.” As the bananas in a hand mature and grow larger, they eventually curve upwards so that instead of pointing towards the ground, they bend up and point towards the sky! The ability to do this is pretty neat, and it’s known by the complicated-sounding term “negative geotropism.” Most likely, the reason that bananas have evolved to have negative geotropism is that it allows them to reach out towards the sun and get more light!
Go Bananas!
What is your favorite food that is made with bananas? Do you like banana cream pie? Or what about banana bread?? How about a delicious banana split!?
Have a grown-up help you find some yummy new banana recipes, and explore the possibilities of this delicious, curvy, tropical fruit!
