Origin is controversial since coconuts can be dispersed by ocean currents. Coconuts are monecious, mature fruit contains one seed which is the largest one known. Date palm - Phoenix dactylifera found in arid regions around Meditteranean, domesticated for 6500 years. Fruits develop without pollination - parthenocarpic Hawaii is currently world's largest producer of pineapples due to efforts of J. P. Dole. Don't put fresh or frozen pineapple in jello since this is gelatin, which is an animal protein and pineapple contains a proteolytic enzyme.
Adult plants are giant herbs.
Flowers are monoecious, fruit is an accessory type formed from an inferior ovary. Main obstacle to commercial development of bananas was control of spoilage, which was done around 1930. The mutiny on the H.M.S. Bounty occurred during an excursion to collect breadfruits. Was made popular by denying it was an aphrodisiac in 1920's. Tolerates hot weather well but is generally only eaten by Southerners due to its slimy nature.