India's National Tree
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Banayan (Ficus)
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Commanding a central presence in
the timeless setting of India's countryside, is the mighty Banayan, a
tree endemic to the Indian subcontinent. What's amazing about this tree
is the fact that it is a veritable micro habitant for countless
creatures. For man it provides shelter and is a point where the village
community gather and transact much of its affairs. |
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