Here are some pictures of the largest banyan tree planted by Thomas Edison it was from a cutting from the largest banyan tree in India."Long Description:This banyan is the largest in the continental United States and is a Florida Champion Tree. It was given to Thomas Edison in 1925 by Harvey Firestone and was only 4 feet tall at the time. Thomas Edison experimented with different trees and plants for use as rubber and filaments. Tree Information:Genus/Species: Banyan Tree - Ficus BenghalensisHeight: 62 feetGirth: 32 feetAge: Approximately 83 yearsPlanter: Thomas Edison" via http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM3DFK
No comments:
Post a Comment