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Pagoda tree ,is capable of surviving under difficult surroundings
with terrible drought and dry land.
Lian-gu pagoda tree is the most famous for its strong vitality
, and its life could last for more than 300 years, and therefore
is chosen as the county tree of Penghu.
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Ficus microcarpa
L.f
Trivial name : fig, banyan, breadfruit,
mulberry, and rubber plant
Feature : Usually with 5-8cm length
,smooth, with dark green surface. The fruit is with 9-10mm diameter
and becomes red when mature. It originates in Hua-Nan area and
all over Taiwan. This tree is seen everywhere around temples,
yards and streets. The most famous tong-lian big progoda tree
can last for more than 300 years. It belongs to the Family Moraceae
(Mulberry family) .the characteristics of this family is: The
flowering Plant. Family Moraceae (Mulberry family) comprises
some 40 genera and over 1000 species of plants widespread in
tropical and subtropical regions, less common in temperate climates.
Included are well-known plants like the fig, banyan, breadfruit,
mulberry, and rubber plant. This is the kinds of trees or shrubs
that have a milky juice; in some classifications includes genus
Cannabis.
The Chinese banyan (Ficus microcarpa), also known as the Malayan
banyan is native from Ceylon to India, southern China, Ryukyu
Islands, Australia, and New Caledonia.
Distribution : Japan. India. Malaysia.
Philippine. Australia.
Purpose : Footway trees and shadow
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