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Ginkgoaceae Collection

"Ginkgoaceae: A Timeless Wonder of Nature" The Ginkgo biloba, commonly known as the maidenhair tree, is a captivating species that has stood the test of time

Background imageGinkgoaceae Collection: Ginkgo biloba, maidenhair tree

Ginkgo biloba, maidenhair tree
Plate 41 from `Le Regne Vegetal. Vol 16 1871

Background imageGinkgoaceae Collection: Leaves of a Ginkgo tree or Maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba) Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve

Leaves of a Ginkgo tree or Maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba) Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, Qingchuan County, Sichuan province, China

Background imageGinkgoaceae Collection: Leaves of a Ginkgo tree or Maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba) Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve

Leaves of a Ginkgo tree or Maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba) Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, Qingchuan County, Sichuan province, China

Background imageGinkgoaceae Collection: Ginkgo tree (Ginkgo biloba) Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, Sichuan, China

Ginkgo tree (Ginkgo biloba) Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, Sichuan, China

Background imageGinkgoaceae Collection: Autumnal tree, Ginkgo tree -Ginkgo biloba-, Western Springs Park, Auckland, North Island

Autumnal tree, Ginkgo tree -Ginkgo biloba-, Western Springs Park, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

Background imageGinkgoaceae Collection: Homo sapiens cranium (Liujiang 1)

Homo sapiens cranium (Liujiang 1)
Frontal view of a cast of (Qafzeh 6), a homo sapiens cranium with dentition. Discovered at Djebel Kafzeh, Israel by R. Neuville & M. Stekelis, 1934. Middle Palaeolithic 250, 000-35, 000 BP

Background imageGinkgoaceae Collection: Ginkgo -Ginkgo biloba-, branch with leaves, Thuringia, Germany

Ginkgo -Ginkgo biloba-, branch with leaves, Thuringia, Germany

Background imageGinkgoaceae Collection: Ginkgoaceae - Ginkgo Ginkgo Biloba, illustration

Ginkgoaceae - Ginkgo Ginkgo Biloba, illustration
Botany - Trees - Ginkgoaceae - Ginkgo (Ginkgo Biloba), illustration

Background imageGinkgoaceae Collection: Fossil maidenhair tree leaf C016 / 5957

Fossil maidenhair tree leaf C016 / 5957
Fossil maidenhair tree (Ginkgo adeantoides) leaf. This specimen dates to the Eocene (56 to 34 million years ago) and was found in Ardtun Head, Isle of Mull, UK

Background imageGinkgoaceae Collection: Fossil maidenhair tree leaf C016 / 5952

Fossil maidenhair tree leaf C016 / 5952
Fossilised maidenhair tree (Ginkgo gardneri) leaf. Speciemn from Ardtun Head, Isle of Mull, UK. Ginkgo gardneri is an extinct relative of the living Ginko biloba

Background imageGinkgoaceae Collection: Tomatoes and Gingko biloba C016 / 4281

Tomatoes and Gingko biloba C016 / 4281
Tomatoes growing through foliage of a Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo biloba) in summer

Background imageGinkgoaceae Collection: Ginkgo adeantoides

Ginkgo adeantoides
Eocene fossil leaf from Ardtun Head, Isle of Mull, Scotland. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageGinkgoaceae Collection: Ginkgo gardneri, maidenhair tree

Ginkgo gardneri, maidenhair tree
Fossil leaf from Ardtun Head, Isle of Mull, Scotland. Paleocene/Eocene. Ginkgo gardneri is an extinct relative of the living Ginko biloba. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageGinkgoaceae Collection: Ginkgo huttoni, fossil plant

Ginkgo huttoni, fossil plant
This specimen of Ginkgo huttoni is from Yorkshire, England

Background imageGinkgoaceae Collection: Ginko gardneri, maidenhair tree leaf fossil

Ginko gardneri, maidenhair tree leaf fossil
This fan-shaped ginko florin dates from the Lower Eocene rocks of Mull

Background imageGinkgoaceae Collection: Ginkgo huttonii, fossilised ginkgo leaves

Ginkgo huttonii, fossilised ginkgo leaves


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"Ginkgoaceae: A Timeless Wonder of Nature" The Ginkgo biloba, commonly known as the maidenhair tree, is a captivating species that has stood the test of time. Its leaves, resembling delicate fans, can be found in various corners of the world, including the Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve in Sichuan, China. In this enchanting reserve, where nature thrives abundantly, one can witness the beauty and resilience of these Ginkgo trees. Their vibrant foliage adorns the landscape with shades of gold during autumnal months. Western Springs Park in Auckland, New Zealand also boasts their presence as they grace its grounds with their majestic aura. Even beyond natural habitats like national reserves and parks lies evidence of Ginkgo's existence throughout history. Fossilized leaves serve as a testament to its ancient lineage; fossils such as those labeled C016/5957 and C016/5952 provide glimpses into a distant past when these trees flourished alongside other prehistoric life forms. Interestingly enough, humans have long recognized the value held within Ginkgo biloba. The Homo sapiens cranium discovered at Liujiang 1 suggests that our ancestors were well-acquainted with this remarkable plant even thousands of years ago. Today, we continue to appreciate Ginkgo for more than just its aesthetic appeal. It holds significance in traditional medicine practices due to its potential health benefits. As illustrated by C016/4281 depicting tomatoes alongside Gingko biloba—a symbol of harmony between nature's offerings and human ingenuity—this tree continues to captivate us with both its visual allure and medicinal properties. From Thuringia in Germany to far-flung lands across continents like China and New Zealand—the legacy lives on through generations. Its enduring presence reminds us that amidst ever-changing landscapes and evolving civilizations there are timeless wonders waiting to be explored—an invitation to marvel at the beauty and resilience of nature.