The banyan tree is a type of strangler fig, which thrives when it grows from the top down. Chiara Goia How a small insect and an enormous plant work together to ensure their mutual survival.

Trees offer shelter to all—humans, birds, animals alike. We must not turn them into enemies with excuses and justifications ...

These generally small trees grow in USDA plant hardiness zones 4 through 9 ... migrant workers who came to work the sugar fields. Banyan trees (Ficus benghalensis) are a spectacular sight.

Most of us recognize and appreciate Banyan trees, but few of us understand ... lodge in the branches or crevasses of another tree. The young plant puts out long aerial roots which eventually ...

When you think about trees, the first thought is usually a tall plant with branches ... Known as Thimmamma Marrimanu, this remarkable banyan tree has spread its roots and branches for over ...

The banyan tree on the bank of the Kumar River was widely believed to possess “mystical powers,” leading people to light candles and make vows at its base, according to locals ...