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National Tree: Banyan

BanyanBengalensis, whose branches root themselves like new trees over a large area

The roots then give rise to more trunks an branches. Because of this characteristic and its longevity, this tree is considered immortal and is an integral pa of the myths and legends of India.

Even today, the banyan tree is the focal point village life and the village council meets under the shade of this tree.


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