National Tree - Banyan
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 tree.
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