Musa Ornata

Banana Heart/Puso ng Saging, Musa Ornata

Musa Ornata is one of more than 50 species of banana, it is usually grown for decorative purposes. It originated in southeast Asia and widely distributed throughout tropical regions.  It grows up to 8 to 10 feet and produces pink flowers and small, dark pink or crimson fruit that tends to be inedible.  The fruit is a banana that is seeded and also inedible.  A fast grower, Musa Ornata provides a lush tropical feel to the garden, inflorescence and fruit are an interesting sight.

For all that you are and all that you do, and for the many ways you make my heart sing.  ~ Leland Thomas

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Signs: World Heritage Site

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One of the four UNESCO World Heritage Sites Baroque Churches of the Philippines, Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion was built in 1765 in the town of Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur.  The church sits on top of a solitary hill beside the town plaza.

My contribution to Lesley's Signs, Signs 

D/ABC Wednesday

D is for Doorstep

There must be a door here a long time ago.  I could easily imagine children sitting or playing on the doorstep, or young girls having girl-talk---a reminder of a gentler time.  Built at the turn of the century, this is what remains of a beautiful mansion that was burned down by American and Filipino soldiers in 1942 to deflect the Japanese forces from establishing a headquarters here.  The Ruins in Talisay City has become a local attraction after the heirs cleaned up the property, and opened the place and garden as venue for parties and wedding reception.

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