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Banyan fruits. Green Leaves of Banyan tree with red fruits green leaves. Commonly known as the banyan fig and Indian banyan Royalty Free Stock Photo

Fruits of Indian banyan (Ficus benghalensis) tree with leaves. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Fruits and leaves of a Banyan fig, Ficus benghalensis Royalty Free Stock Photo

Ficus benjamina, Banyan tree with red fruits Royalty Free Stock Photo

Fruits of Indian banyan (Ficus benghalensis) tree with leaves.

Aerial roots of Indian banyan (Ficus benghalensis) tree descending from branches to the ground. Royalty Free Stock Photo

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.