One of the trees with the largest canopy in the world. This Ficus benghalensis L. is considered to be some 200 – 250 years old, the area of the canopy – 1.5 hectares, circumference of the canopy – 1 kilometer. Height up to 25 meters, contains some 2,880 aerial roots rooted in soil.
Location, GPS coordinates: | 22.5608 N 88.2867 E |
Categories: | Trees |
Values: | Biology, Visual |
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Where is located? | Asia, India, West Bengal, Howrah District, Howrah, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden |
The Great Banyan on the map
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