Indian fig
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Indian fig may refer to:
- Ficus benghalensisFicus benghalensisFicus benghalensis, the banyan, is a large and extensive growing tree of the Indian subcontinent. Ficus benghalensis produces propagating roots which grow downwards as aerial roots. Once these roots reach the ground, they grow into woody trunks that can become indistinguishable from the main...
, a species of banyan tree also known as East Indian fig - Opuntia ficus-indicaOpuntia ficus-indicaOpuntia ficus-indica is a species of cactus that has long been a domesticated crop plant important in agricultural economies throughout arid and semiarid parts of the world. It is thought to possibly be native to Mexico...
, a species of cactus also known as indian fig opuntia - Opuntia humifusa, a species of cactus also known as eastern prickly pear