east indian fig tree

• Nom courant du banian (Ficus benghalensis), grand figuier tropical originaire du sous-continent indien, remarquable par ses racines aériennes qui descendent des branches et forment des troncs supplémentaires.

A common name for the banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis), a large tropical fig tree native to the Indian subcontinent, known for its aerial prop roots that grow downward from branches to form additional trunks.

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   A large tropical tree (Ficus benghalensis) native to the Indian subcontinent, known for its aerial prop roots that grow down from the branches to form additional trunks.

   Figuier des banians

   • The East Indian fig tree can cover a vast area with its many trunks.
   • Under the shade of the East Indian fig tree, the villagers held their meetings.
   • The banyan, or East Indian fig tree, is considered sacred in many cultures.