Banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis L.) with many trunks. Lithograph by W. Stoker, 1811, after J. Forbes, 1778.

  • Forbes, James, 1749-1819.
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1811
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20052i
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Banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis L.) with many trunks. Lithograph by W. Stoker, 1811, after J. Forbes, 1778. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Ficus benghalensis = (Ficus indica)

The banyan tree is a sacred tree of the Hindus( cv. Krishnae with cup-shaped leaves) and its spreading form means it is used as a shelter

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1811

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1 print : lithograph

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Ramification of a Banian Tree drawn from nature 1778. J Forbes 1811 Printed from stone by D. Redman

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Wellcome Collection 20052i

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