There are many interesting things about the national tree of India. Following are 16 interesting things among them:-
- The national tree of India is ‘Banyan’.
- The stem of the banyan is straight and hard. Its branches hang from the roots and hang in the air, rising up into the ground and become pillars. These roots are called ‘Baroh’ or ‘Prap’ roots.
- Banyan was adopted as the Indian Nation Tree in 1950.
- This trees are found all over India.
- It is a large multi-year tree. It is a terrestrial dicotyledonous and flowering tree.
- Banyan fruit is small, circular and red in color. Seed is found in it.
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- Banyan leaf is broad and almost elliptical. Breaking of its leaves, branches and buds produces milk-like juice called latex.
- Banyan tree of huge size acts as a shield in summer and protects from hot sun. This is the reason why these trees are planted in homes, temples, villages and roadside.
- Banyan tree is considered sacred by Hindus.
- Married Hindu women worship the Banyan tree, leading a long and happy married life.
- In many parts of the world, the wood and bark of the banyan tree are used to make paper.
- Banyan fruits are edible and nutritious.
- Banyan is often used as an herb to treat many diseases, with high medicinal value.
- The stem of the banyan is straight and hard. Its branches hang from the roots and hang in the air, rising up into the ground and become pillars. These roots are called ‘Baroh’ or ‘Prap’ roots.
