Ficus Bengalensis (Noun)
Meaning
East Indian tree that puts out aerial shoots that grow down into the soil forming additional trunks.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Ficus bengalensis is a common sight in East Indian villages, its sprawling canopy a haven for shade-seekers and wildlife alike.
- The tree's unique habit of producing aerial shoots that root themselves in the soil allows a single Ficus bengalensis to spread over a large area.
- As the aerial shoots of the Ficus bengalensis grow down into the soil, they form new trunks that eventually give rise to a network of interconnected trees.
- Ficus bengalensis is a remarkable example of a tree that can reproduce and spread itself through a combination of seeds and aerial shoots.
- The massive Ficus bengalensis tree that stood in the center of the village had been growing for centuries, its numerous trunks and aerial shoots a testament to its incredible resilience.