The Very Long Journey of a Banana

The banana's trip to supermarket shelves is a long one, especially for a fruit that can go bad rather quickly.

We may take for granted that a yellow banana greets us at the supermarket, but the journey for that one piece of fruit is a long one, especially for a fruit that can go bad rather quickly.

Where Do Bananas Grow?

Bananas are considered a fruit, but botanically they are classified as a berry. The banana plant is the largest herbaceous flowering plant, growi…