What is the Differences between peepal and banyan trees

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While both are sacred figs, Peepal (Ficus religiosa) and Banyan (Ficus benghalensis) are two very different trees. The easiest way to tell them apart is by their roots and leaves.

Feature	Peepal Tree (Ficus religiosa)	Banyan Tree (Ficus benghalensis)
Main Identifier	No Aerial Roots	Prop Roots (Aerial Roots)
Roots	Has a single, large, fluted trunk.	Grows massive aerial roots from its branches that hang down, eventually reaching the ground and growing into new, thick trunks.
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Leaves	Heart-shaped with a very long, pointed "drip tip".	Large, oval-shaped, thick, and leathery. Has a short, pointed tip but no "drip tip".
Fruit (Figs)	Grow in pairs, are small, and ripen from green to purple or black.	Grow in pairs, are small, and ripen from green to bright red.
Growth Habit	Grows tall and wide but as a single tree.	Spreads outwards, sometimes covering several acres. It's often called a "walking tree" as the original trunk may die, leaving a "forest" of its prop roots.