Ginkgo XC

Ginkgo biloba is one of the oldest deciduous dioecious trees in the history of the Earth, it is the only surviving representative of the Ginkgoaceae family belonging to the class Ginkgopsida, from the subclass Gymnospermae. This species has survived almost unchanged for over 200 million years, hence it is often referred to as a living monument of the Mesozoic era ("living fossil"). Gingko biloba in its natural state was discovered in 1899 in the forests of south-eastern China. Ginkgo biloba is one of the most ancient trees of Earth history.

Japanese ginkgo survived unchanged for 150 million years, during significant climate changes, which may indicate its extraordinary resistance of this plant. Japanese ginkgo tolerates radiation and ionization well, is resistant to industrial contamination, and also copes with many microorganisms transmitted, e.g. by birds, insects. Thanks to its unique properties, it has become popular all over the world. It contains over 60 strong bioactive substances that are valued, among others, by in medicine. The oldest trees of this species are probably in China, where there are specimens over 40 m high and almost 4,000 years old. It is unique in plant kingdom, it has no close relatives.