The Great Banyan Tree located in the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden in Howrah, near Kolkata, India.
Species: Ficus benghalensis (Indian Banyan Tree)
Age: Over 250 years old, possibly planted around 1750
Area Covered: 4.67 acres (18,918 m²)
Height: Originally around 80 feet, though the main trunk decayed and was removed in 1925.
Unique Feature: Despite losing its main trunk, it thrives via aerial prop roots, creating the illusion of a forest.
Roots Count: Over 3,600 aerial roots
Status: Widely considered the widest tree in the world by canopy coverage.
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