Ficus benghalensis

[Devendra Bhardwaj]

Family: Moraceae

Name: वटवृक्षः 

Species: Ficus benghalensis

Date: 10.02.2023

Place: Chosla,tonk,rajasthan

Note: The canopy appears pruned and reshaped over time by passing vehicles—especially trucks—resulting in a flattened or lifted profile on the roadside edge, while expanding more freely away from traffic.Despite these modifications, the tree maintains a dense, dome-like canopy that casts deep, continuous shade. This shade plays a crucial functional role in such semi-arid landscapes, reducing ground temperature, minimizing dust, and creating a localized microclimate.