Common Name : Council Tree

Scientific Name: Ficus altissima

Description: This immense spreading tree with its aerial roots closely resembles the famous Banyan tree (F. benghalensis) except the fruits are usually yellow instead of red.

Range: Assam to Malaysia and Philippines

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