While the term “living fossil” is scientifically inaccurate, the ginkgo’s apparent stability over time is termed “panchronic.” This doesn’t mean the tree hasn’t evolved; rather ...

Male trees produce pollen cones. These form long bundles light yellow to green in color. Pollen structures among leaves on a male ginkgo tree. (Modified from Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova [CC BY-SA 4.0]) ...

Visitors take in the beauty of a 500-year-old ginkgo tree in Chenzhou, Hunan province. [Photo by Chen Weiping/For chinadaily.com.cn] A 500-year-old ginkgo tree in Chenzhou, Hunan province ...

Ginkgo biloba is one of the oldest living tree species. Researchers say the extract used in the study contained more protective, and fewer harmful, chemicals than the extract typically used in ...