A spreading banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis L.) growing on a palmyra palm (Borassus flabellifer L.) and sheltering 2 people. Engraving by J. Greig, after J. Forbes, 1774.

  • Forbes, James, 1749-1819.
Date:
1st June 1812
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20054i
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The banyan tree is sacred to the Hindus and is used for shelter. The palmyra palm is grown for its timber, fibre, leaves, sap (toddy) and edible fruit

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London (Fleet Street) : White, Cochrane & Co., 1st June 1812.

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1 print : line engraving

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The wedded banian tree, or the palmyra and burr tree united, drawn on salsette. Engraved by J.Greig. Jam.Forbes, 1774.

References note

See further: J. Forbes, Oriental Memoirs, vol. 4, London, 1813, pp. 351-379

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Wellcome Collection 20054i

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