Botanical name or scientific name of banana is

A) Musa Paradisiaca

B) Calotropis procera

C) Mimosa pudica

D) Iberis amara

Botanically, a banana is classified as a berry. It is an elongated, edible fruit that comes from large herbaceous flowering plants of the genus Musa.

Apart from being eaten raw, bananas are also used for cooking. These cooking varieties are called plantains. Unlike regular bananas, plantains cannot be eaten raw and must be cooked before consumption.

The main cultivated species of bananas include:

• Musa balbisiana
• Musa acuminata
• Musa paradisiaca (a hybrid of Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana)

Among these, Musa paradisiaca is the most widely cultivated species.

Bananas are also highly nutritious. They support heart health, aid digestion, and are rich in potassium, iron, calcium, riboflavin, and other essential nutrients.

For comparison:

• The giant milkweed has the botanical name Calotropis procera.
• The touch-me-not plant is known as Mimosa pudica.
• The rocket candytuft is called Iberis amara.

 Therefore, the correct answer is Option A.