Plant developed roots in its upper trunk

[u/backupalter1]

The tall structure on the right is just a metal pole that just happens to be next to the plant

[u/nirnova04]

What is that a mango tree or something? Looks tropical. Probably some kinda air roots!

[u/backupalter1 → u/nirnova04]

Used Google Lens and I think it's a Ficus species

[u/OssifiedCone → u/backupalter1]

Aye, indeed definitely a fig. Quite a few fig species can froh aerial roots like that, the best example would probably be strangler figs and Ficus benghalensis.

[u/petites_feuilles → u/OssifiedCone]

In the right environment Ficus benghalensis grows like weed on roofs, balconies or ledges, then send roots down or sometimes inside drainpipes... https://imgur.com/a/HQJJwjt

[u/sadrice → u/backupalter1]

Ficus altissima (or so says my girlfriend, I’m not a Ficus nerd).

[u/petites_feuilles → u/sadrice]

Yes, from the leaves it looks like a Ficus altissima golden gem.

[u/nirnova04 → u/backupalter1]

I think you're right

[u/concernedcourier]

There must be a food stand that operates underneath that thing, just constantly hitting the trunk with steam or something

[u/backupalter1 → u/concernedcourier]

Actually, the plant is in a park filled with small restaurants and cafes and al fresco dining. That plant is practically surrounded by food being made or eaten

[u/concernedcourier → u/backupalter1]

Maybe it smells all the yummy food and it’s just sending out sniffers to see what the humans are doing

[u/petrichormoonglade]

Aerial roots