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.
Fire ants love it and are a real problem in growing and harvesting okra.
Fruits are borne directly on stem and are widely eaten in Central and South America. Major use in U.S. is for papain, an enzyme which is used as a meat tenderizer and digestive ailments. Latex in seed coat is irritating.