Why plantain bears but one stalk. (Cf. A2722.1.)

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Why plantain bears but one stalk. (Cf. A2722.1.)

Mythological motifs. · Origin of plant characteristics. · Origin of various plant characteristics. · Other plant characteristics. · view the constellation · filed as A2771.2

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India Thompson-Balys.

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Filed under Budding and bearing of plant.

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Why ash-tree buds last. (Cf. A2725.1.) Why sago bears fruit from the stem Why banana bears fruit from crown of tree Trees bear first buds to commemorate reign of primitive hero Why certain willow tree bears fruit when fruit trees bear Why sorrel grows on certain rock every winter Why tree has bitter fruit Why big trees have small fruit Why willow flowers do not bear fruit

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Plantain disobeys mother: hence bears but one stalk. (Cf. A2771.2.)

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