Banyan (Ficus): the strangler fig and its ecology Banyan A banyan is a type of fig tree that often begins life as an epiphyte, sending aerial roots that form new trunks. This article covers its characteristics, life cycle, cultural roles…
Cloud forest (montane cloud forest) Cloud forest A montane tropical or subtropical forest characterized by persistent low-level cloud cover at canopy height, abundant epiphytes and mosses, and strong roles in water capture and bi…
