Ginkgo in Foping

Ginkgo in Foping

　　Ginkgo is the most ancient surviving species of seed plants in the world, a unique tree species in China, and is hailed as a "living fossil." Its seeds, commonly known as ginkgo nuts, have a wide range of uses. The kernels are highly nutritious, serving as both a tonic food and a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine. They are also an exported specialty product of China with strong market demand and good development prospects. Wild ginkgo trees are widely distributed in Foping County, and since the 1990s, a large number of improved seedlings have been introduced for artificial cultivation.