The Abyssinian banana, also known as the Ensete ventricosum, is an important food crop in Ethiopia. It is commonly referred to as the Ethiopian banana or the false banana. The plant is also commonly called "enset" in Ethiopia. Other synonyms for Abyssinian banana include Musa ensete, Ensete edule, and Musella lasiocarpa. The plant is culturally significant to the people of Ethiopia, and it plays a crucial role in their traditional farming practices. It is a staple food that can be prepared in various ways such as cooking the stem, fermenting the pulp, or drying and grinding the root to produce a flour-like substance.