Living Fossil
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Metasequoia Glyptostroboides
Description Metasequoia Glyptostroboides is a unique species of tree that is often referred to as a living fossil. It is one of the three species of Metasequoia and is the only surviving species of the genus. It was discovered in China in the 1940s and was initially thought to be extinct. However, a small population was found growing in a…
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Ginkgo
Description Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) is a living fossil that has been on Earth for over 200 million years. It is the only surviving member of the Ginkgoaceae family and is native to China. Ginkgo has a unique fan-shaped leaf that turns a beautiful golden-yellow color in the fall. It is prized for its ornamental value and medicinal properties. Taxonomic Information…
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