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Banyan
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Ficus benghalensis

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Banyan (Ficus benghalensis) is a tree belonging to the Moraceae family, native to India. Known for its fragrant blooms.

FamilyMoraceae
GenusFicus
NativeIndia
LifespanAnnual

Regional / Multilingual Information

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Hindi (हिन्दी)
Hindi (हिन्दी)Bargad / BargadHI

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Growing Banyan in India

Banyan thrives in tropical and subtropical regions of India. Plant during monsoon onset (June-July) for best establishment.

Native Range

Native to India.

Did You Know?

Banyan is fragrant and attracts pollinators across India.