Banana flower with fruit ripening.

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A closeup view of a banana flower showing a ripening bunch above the flower. Another 'hand' of fruit is developing to the right of the flower, beneath one of the large purple bracts that has curled back to reveal it. These bracts can be mistaken for petals.

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Size: 3511px × 5250px
Location: Zambia
Photo credit: © Alistair Scott / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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