Bananas are a popular and versatile fruit known for their sweet taste and nutritional benefits. They are rich in potassium, which is essential for maintaining proper heart and muscle function. Bananas also provide dietary fiber, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and antioxidants. They are a convenient snack, often eaten fresh, but they can also be used in cooking and baking. Bananas grow in clusters on large plants that resemble trees but are actually the world's largest herbaceous flowering plants. They are native to Southeast Asia but are now grown in many tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.