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Banyan Tree, Indian Banyan
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Ficus benghalensis

Banyan Tree, Indian BanyanTree

Ficus benghalensis, Ficus indica, or Ficus audrey commonly known as the banyan, banyan fig, audrey fig and Indian banyan, is a tree native to the Indian subcontinent. Specimens in India are among the largest trees in the world by canopy coverage. It is also known as a "strangler fig" because like many other trees in the genus Ficus it starts out as epiphyte, that is, leaning on another tree that it ends up enveloping.

FamilyMoraceae
GenusFicus
NativeAsia
LifespanLong-lived perennial

Harvest & Storage

Harvesting and storage guidance for Banyan Tree.

What to Harvest

Banyan Tree

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When to Harvest

Seasonal

Harvest at maturity

How to Harvest

1Inspect

Harvest only healthy material.

Storage Guide

Fresh

Short term

Use soon after harvest

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