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Banyan Tree

Ficus benghalensis

With its oval-shaped leaves, fig-like fruit, and roots that extend from branches into the ground, the banyan tree can grow up to 20 meters (65 feet) in height.

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History & Folklore

Hindu temples are often found next to banyan trees, considered sacred by the Hindu community. Shiva, the deity, is often depicted resting peacefully beneath a banyan tree, which is India's national tree.

Habitat & Cultivation

The Banyan Tree grows wild in India and Pakistan. This tree is also grown across the Indian subcontinent.

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References

Chevallier, Andrew, FNIMH; Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine - 550 Herbs and Remedies for Common Ailments; 3. Edition 2016; ISBN: 978-0-2412-2944-6; Page 211