Indian banyan noted near Dr. Ambedkar Nagar

October 6, 2026

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was recorded on 2026-09-09 in a park setting near Dr.¹ Ambedkar Nagar.¹ As a native fig tree, its presence reflects the species' established role in both urban and forest ecosystems across the broader region.¹

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