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Wednesday,Jan 27,2010, Posted at: 14:58(GMT+7)
Banana tree in Nghe An Province sprouts 197 bunches
A banana tree with 197 bunches in Quynh Luu District, the nothern central province of Nghe An (Photo: SGGP)

A banana tree with 197 bunches has become a curiosity in the north-central province of Nghe An.

Local say this kind of Cau Or La banana normally has only 50-60 bunches.

The tree is in the Con temple in Quynh Luu District.

By D.Cuong – Translated by Kim Khanh
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