"The Banyan Tree is a species of the genus ficus. It is regarded as a sacred tree by the Hindus. Its branches produce long shoots, or aerial roots, which descend to the ground and penetrate the soil; so that, in course of time, a single tree becomes a vast umbrageous tent, supported by numerous columns."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Banyan Tree

"The Banyan Tree is a species of the genus ficus. It is regarded as a sacred tree by the Hindus. Its…

"Aerial adventitious roots of the ivy." -Bergen, 1896

Ivy

"Aerial adventitious roots of the ivy." -Bergen, 1896

Ivy (aerial roots).

Plant

Ivy (aerial roots).