Among others were some grand banian-trees, as we were told, which had a hundred great stems and a thousand lesser ones.
"The Pearl of India"
Maturin M. Ballou
The banian-tree with its aerial roots is indigenous to Ceylon, flourishing after its peculiar fashion in all parts of the island.
"The Pearl of India"
Maturin M. Ballou
The age of the banian is incalculable.
"The Pearl of India"
Maturin M. Ballou