Ginkgo Biloba tree has a history to claim, which dates back to Permian period, 299 - 251 million years ago.
Originating from China, Ginkgo Biloba is one of the oldest living tree species ; is a Living Fossil, that has not changed during its very long lifetime.
Ginkgo trees may live longer than 3,000 years.
Ginkgo is also a widely planted street tree in North America and Europe.
There is one Ginkgo in our house block, standing quietly at the corner.
Ginkgo is a unique species of tree with no close living relatives, has been classified into a single division, class, order and family of its own.
Ginkgo leaves are one of the most popular medicinal herbs.
Extract of these leaves are highly effective for mental ability.
In traditional Chinese medicine, the seeds of the Ginkgo tree are used.
The tree is regarded as the 'bearer of hope' in Japan.
Six Ginkgo trees survived the bombings in 1945 and are alive to this day.
Some trees living in temple grounds of China and Japan are 3,000-2,000 years old.
In China, the oldest Ginkgo tree is about 3,500 years old.
Six Ginkgo trees survived the bombings in 1945 and are alive to this day.
Some trees living in temple grounds of China and Japan are 3,000-2,000 years old.
In China, the oldest Ginkgo tree is about 3,500 years old.
The leaves of Ginkgo tree turn golden yellow in Autumn, and is considered as one of the most beautiful trees of the world.
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2 comments:
I remember studying Ginko biloba in Botany..that too in Agnes..
Nice info Hemashree :-)
thanks Vanitha :)
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