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- noun fig tree of India noted for great size and longevity; lacks the prop roots of the banyan; regarded as sacred by Buddhists
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chained_bear commented on the word ficus religiosa
The banyan tree, a.k.a. Indian fig.
October 20, 2008
vanishedone commented on the word ficus religiosa
According to Wikipedia it's a species of banyan. dictionary.die.net says it 'differs from the banyan (Ficus Indica) by sending down no roots from its branches'.
October 21, 2008
chained_bear commented on the word ficus religiosa
Ooh. Okay. Thanks for clarifying.
October 21, 2008