Stock Photo: Indian Banyan Tree (Ficus Benghalensis) With Dense Foliage : (Pix Sanjiv Shukla)
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Indian banyan (Ficus benghalensis), commonly known as the banyan, banyan fig and Indian banyan, is a tree native to the Indian Subcontinent. Specimens in India are among the largest trees in the world by canopy coverage. It produces propagating roots which grow downwards as aerial roots. Once they reach the ground they grow into woody trunks. Because of this characteristic and its longevity, this tree is considered immortal and is an integral part of the myths and legends of India and is considered sacred. Fig seeds that pass through the digestive system of birds are more likely to germinate and sprout earlier. It is also the national tree of India.
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