Question

The hanging structures that support banyan tree are called

Answer 1

the hanging structure that support Banyan tree are called prop roots.
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Answer 2

The hanging structures that support banyan tree are called prop roots.

1. These are hanging adventitious roots arising from the aerial branches growing downwards, to provide extra structural support to plants.
2. These are developed from the main branches of tree.
3. These root grow straight downward to the soil, which they enter and form underground root.
4. Due to secondary growth these became thick and provide mechanical support to the plant.
5. They help in the transfer of water and minerals an also provide support to the tree.
6. Banyan is the tree native to India and is botanically it is known as Ficus benghalensis.
7. The Great Banyan is located in the The Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Botanical garden in Howrah, near Kolkata.

Hence, the correct answer is prop roots.