Question

difference between banana leaves and Neem leaves

Answer 1

Explanation:

Neem Leaves

• Neem leaves are medium to large in size and elongated to oblong in shape, averaging 20-40 centimeters in length.
• The vibrant green leaves are smooth and glossy with sharp, serrated edges.
• Neem leaves grow on the branches of neem trees in groups of two, and each branch produces around eight groupings. Neem leaves are extremely bitter and have a grassy taste and aroma when torn.
• Neem trees also grow white, fragrant flowers and yellow, olive-like fruit that has a bittersweet pulp.
• Neem leaves contain flavonoids which are known to have antibacterial and antifungal properties and contain azadirachtin, which is a natural insect repellent.
• Oil extracted from neem seeds and leaves also have anti-inflammatory properties that can help with skin conditions such as acne.

Banana Leaves:

• Banana leaves are large, wide, elongated, and slightly rounded, averaging two meters in length, a half a meter in width, and 8-12 leaves per tree.
• The surface of the leaves are waxy, flexible, and glossy, and range in color from lime, olive green, to dark green.
• There is a central midrib that runs the length of the leaf and two laminas, or leaf halves are found on either side of the midrib.
• The leaves do not have branching veins, and this makes them vulnerable to tearing easily.
• Banana plants also have a pseudostem, which is a false stem that looks like a trunk but is multiple fleshy leaf sheaths that are tightly overlapped.
• Banana leaves have a grassy and sweet, green flavor.
• Banana leaves contain polyphenols, which are natural antioxidants. Some of these polyphenols are also found in green tea.