Dwarf Cavendish Banana Leaves (Musa acuminata)
This close-up captures the vibrant green fronds of a Dwarf Cavendish banana plant (Musa acuminata), a staple crop cultivated throughout the terraced hillsides of Madeira, Portugal. The broad leaves exhibit natural splitting along their parallel veins, a structural adaptation that reduces wind resistance in the island's Atlantic climate. Sunlight illuminates the textured surface of the foliage, highlighting the lush tropical vegetation characteristic of Funchal's fertile landscape.
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botany agriculture Madeira Portugal Funchal Musa acuminata tropical flora Banana leaf Green foliage Nature detail
botany agriculture Madeira Portugal Funchal Musa acuminata tropical flora Banana leaf Green foliage Nature detail
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Photo Details
| Camera: | FUJIFILM X-T50 |
| Date Taken: | February 17, 2026 |
| Aperture: | f/2.8 |
| Focal Length: | 18.0mm |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/1600s |
| Used Lens: | SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 021 |
| ISO: | 125 |
| Flash: | No |