Is Banyan Fruit Edible? Understanding the Edible Fig
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While most people are familiar with the common fig, the fruit of the sprawling banyan tree, *Ficus benghalensis*, is far less known. Though generally not a sought-after delicacy, ripe banyan fruit is edible, often consumed by wildlife and, in certain regions, by humans during times of scarcity or for its medicinal properties.
