Why can Banyan trees survive for centuries and spread indefinitely? | – Times of India
The majestic banyan tree, known scientifically as Ficus benghalensis, is most famously a symbol of Indian pride and heritage. As the national tree of this country, its wide canopy coverage and hanging, prop roots are a familiar sight to most Indians yet the visage never fails to take one's breath away. Banyan trees are native to the Indian subcontinent and have been revered for ages due its association with various cultures, its longevity and expansive growth.One of the oldest and most famous banyan trees in the Country is the Great Banyan Tree located in the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden in Howrah, near Kolkata. However the oldest Banyan tree in India is estimated to be 450-500 years with ancient roots. These mind boggling trees seem to outlast the average human life...