"The tree that survived Hiroshima," "prehistoric tree," "living fossil"... Ginkgo biloba has been given many labels ... carried by the scales of the female cone (the "pine cone"), tightly packed ...

and it is a remarkable testament to tree evolution and adaptability. Ginkgo biloba, commonly referred to as the ginkgo tree or maidenhair tree, is deciduous, notable for its attractive fan-shaped ...

A giant ginkgo biloba has reached peak color in Fukaura Town, Aomori Prefecture. The tree, which has been designated as a national Natural Monument, is said to be more than 1,000 years old.

It is understood through such studies that ginkgo biloba may help with brain function by improving blood flow and reducing inflammation. It may also help with memory in healthy young and middle ...