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weeping fig

Ficus benjamina

Photo by Scott Frazier
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Field Notes

Description:

In Bali, the magnificent weeping fig (a.k.a. the beringin, waringin, or banyan tree) is culturally important. It also graces the landscaping of some of the big hotels, as in this spotting.

Habitat:

On the grounds of a large hotel (Bali Dynasty Resort, Kuta, Bali).

Reference Links:

Benjamin-tree - Ficus benjamina - Overview, Ficus benjamina, BERINGIN The sacred tree | CIGUDEG pleis bilong tu mi

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Comments (4)
Ratih Perwita S
anytime Mr. Frazier :) sudah berapa lama tinggal di Papua?
Scott Frazier
Terima kasih banyak, yah saya tahu nama itu karena saya tinggal di Papua :-)
Ratih Perwita S
yeah, here it was called pohon beringin. actually i was very impressed with those roots. and i love your spotting too

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PublishedJuly 4, 2013

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