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| India Fact File - India National Tree
- Banyan |
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| Indian fig tree, Ficus bengalensis,
whose branches root themselves like new trees over a large area.
The roots then give rise to more trunks and branches. Because
of this characteristic and its longevity, this tree is considered
immortal and is an integral part of the myths and legends of
India. Even today, the banyan tree is the focal point of village
life and the village council meets under the shade of this |
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