fruits of indian banyan (ficus benghalensis) tree with leaves.

indian banyan ficus benghalensis moraceae mulberry family banyan fig bargad fruit tree subcontinent india largest canopy coverage propagating root aerial roots woody trunk bird seed national tree sacred temple shade hot climate theravada buddhism frugivorous enlightenment bodhi buddha sri lanka lord adhinath jain tirthankara spiritual branch longevity immortal myth legend strangler evergreen giant leaves mammal tropical