A new leaf is formed on Musa basjoo. It starts with a little threadlike squiggle.(arrow) Picture taken on July 1, 2007.

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July 2.

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July 3.

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July 4.

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July 5.

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July 6.

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July 7.

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July 8.

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July 9.

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July 9. Another little squiggle appears, starting the process over again.

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A 50 inch (1.3m.) leaf in 8 days!