Description: A banyan tree, native to India and part of the mulberry family, is an enormous tree with many uses and a vast history. The leaves of Banyan tree are large, leathery, glossy green and elliptical in shape. Older banyan trees have aerial prop roots that can spread out laterally using these prop roots to cover a wide area. Location: Banyan" usually means the Indian Banyan. It is the National tree of both the Republic of India and Bangladesh. While native to India, banyan trees exist throughout South Asia. They are frequently planted near homes, temples, villages, and roadsides. In most villages, this type of tree provides a meeting place for the community. Cultural Importance: In Indian culture, the Banyan tree is considered leaves of the tree is considered to be the resting place to be sacred of god Krishna. In fact, it is also believed that Buddha achieved enlightenment while sitting under a Banyan tree. Moreover, it is refer to eternal life because its linked roots and branches considered are sometimes used to symbolize the country's unity