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Give reasons why aerial roots of banyan tree are not considered as true roots.

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Aerial roots of banyan tree grow donwards from the main stem and branches. These roots are called prop roots. They act as pillars giving support to huge horizontal branches of banyan tree. The supporting roots or prop roots are one of the root modifications.
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